Description
Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy family dinners. This warm, cheesy dip is packed with rich flavors from cream cheese, Italian sausage, and marinara sauce, making it a delightful addition to any table. In just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a luscious dip that serves eight people. Pair it with your favorite dippables like tortilla chips or sliced baguette rounds for an unforgettable appetizer experience. Customize it with your choice of toppings to make it uniquely yours. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make and oh-so-satisfying dish!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- ½ cup diced onion
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 25 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage with onions and mushrooms until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, and 1 cup of mozzarella until smooth. Spread half in the baking dish.
- Layer half of the marinara sauce over the cheese mix.
- Add half of the sausage mixture and top with half of the pepperoni.
- Repeat layers finishing with mozzarella and additional pepperoni.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg