Description
Looking for an irresistible appetizer that everyone will rave about? This Easy Pizza Dip is a creamy, cheesy delight that captures all the classic flavors of pizza in a warm dip, making it perfect for any gathering. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for game nights, potlucks, or family dinners. Layered with savory Italian sausage, gooey cheeses, and zesty marinara sauce, this dip is not only easy to make but also completely customizable. Serve it with crunchy bagel chips or toasted baguette rounds for a fun twist that elevates your snack spread. No matter the occasion, this Easy Pizza Dip is sure to impress!
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
- Bagel chips
- Pita chips
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced baguette rounds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage, then add diced onion and sliced mushrooms; cook until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce, cooked sausage mixture, and mini pepperoni.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and bake for 20–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg