Description
Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining the beloved flavors of pizza into a warm, creamy dip that’s perfect for any occasion. With layers of rich cream cheese, savory Italian sausage, and zesty marinara sauce, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful appetizer that pairs perfectly with your favorite dippers like bagel chips or sliced baguette rounds. Whether it’s a family gathering or a festive party, this Easy Pizza Dip will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) 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 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 jar (25 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni or chopped 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 until no longer pink. Add diced onion and mushrooms; cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese until smooth.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cream cheese mixture, half of the marinara sauce, half of the sausage mixture, and half of the pepperoni.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with an additional cup of mozzarella cheese 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: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg