Description
Easy Pizza Dip is a warm, cheesy appetizer that brings all your favorite pizza flavors into a delectable dip, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or enjoying a cozy family night, this crowd-pleaser is quick to prepare and sure to impress. Imagine layers of creamy cheese, savory sausage, and zesty marinara sauce, all baked to perfection. Serve it with an array of dippers like bagel chips or sliced baguette rounds for an irresistible experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 25 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Tortilla chips, bagel chips, or sliced baguette rounds for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage with diced onions and sliced mushrooms until browned. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Spread half in the baking dish.
- Layer half of the marinara sauce, sausage mixture, and mini pepperoni over the cream cheese layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg