Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort appetizer with this Easy Pizza Dip! This delightful dish combines the rich, cheesy flavors of your favorite pizza into a warm and creamy dip that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game night, attending a potluck, or just enjoying a cozy dinner with family, this Easy Pizza Dip is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. With just 20 minutes of preparation time, you can create a savory treat packed with Italian sausage, pepperoni, creamy cheeses, and zesty marinara sauce. Serve it hot with an array of crunchy chips or fresh bread for an irresistible snack everyone will love.
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage. Add diced onions and sliced mushrooms until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce and cooked sausage mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and additional pepperoni if desired.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg