Description
Easy Pizza Dip is your go-to appetizer for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner, a game day celebration, or a potluck gathering. This creamy, cheesy dip captures all the classic flavors of pizza in one irresistible dish. With layers of savory Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. In just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal fuss, you can serve up this warm, comforting dip that pairs perfectly with an array of dippers such as tortilla chips or baguette slices. Elevate your entertaining with Easy Pizza Dip, and watch it become a staple at your gatherings.
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 the 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. Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms; cook until tender. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, blend 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 the marinara sauce, half the sausage mixture, and half the pepperoni.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining ingredients.
- Top with an additional cup of mozzarella and extra pepperoni if desired.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg