Description
Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that combines all your favorite pizza flavors into a warm, cheesy dip. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers, this delightful dish highlights layers of creamy cheese, savory Italian sausage, and zesty marinara sauce. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this irresistible appetizer that everyone—kids and adults alike—will adore. Serve it with crunchy chips or fresh veggies for a satisfying snack that’s sure to impress. Get ready to dig into a gooey, cheesy delight that will have guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces 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
- 25 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage with mushrooms and onion until there’s no pink left in the sausage; drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella until smooth.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish followed by half of the marinara sauce, half of the sausage mixture, and half of the pepperoni.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients and top with leftover mozzarella and extra pepperoni.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg