Garlic Bread Pizza Dip

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

unsalted butter

1 1/2 tsp

garlic powder (divided)

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes

1 16 ounce package

frozen bread dough dinner rolls (thawed)

8 oz

cream cheese (softened)

1 1/2 cups

shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)

1 cup

mayo

1 tsp

Italian seasoning

1/2 cup

pizza sauce or marinara

1/4 cup

sliced pepperoni

2 tbsp

Parmesan cheese (optional)