Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Pizza Dip, a perfect appetizer that combines the best elements of pizza into a creamy, cheesy dip. This crowd-pleaser is bursting with savory Italian sausage, rich cheese, and zesty marinara sauce, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, game days, or cozy family dinners. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this flavor-packed dish that pairs wonderfully with crunchy chips and toasted bread. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a night in, Easy Pizza Dip will be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 25-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni or chopped 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 diced onion and mushrooms until cooked through; drain excess grease.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella until well combined.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish followed by half of the marinara sauce, then half of the sausage mixture and half of the pepperoni.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and top with the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 646mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg