Description
Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that brings the flavors of your favorite pizza into a creamy, cheesy dip. Perfect for potlucks, game days, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make appetizer requires minimal prep and delivers maximum satisfaction. Layers of rich cream cheese, savory Italian sausage, zesty marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella come together for a delightful experience that keeps everyone coming back for more. Serve it with your choice of crunchy chips, fresh veggies, or toasted baguette rounds to elevate your serving experience. Enjoy customizing with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
- ½ cup diced onion
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 (25 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
- Bagel chips
- Pita chips
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced baguette rounds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage with diced onions and mushrooms until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with Parmesan and 1 cup of mozzarella until smooth.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Layer half of the marinara sauce over it, followed by half of the sausage mixture and half of the pepperoni.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and optional extra pepperoni.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg