Description
Looking for a deliciously easy appetizer that will impress at your next gathering? This Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! It combines all the classic flavors of pizza into a warm, cheesy dip that’s perfect for game days, potlucks, or family dinners. With its gooey mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, and zesty marinara sauce, this dip is sure to be a hit. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but it’s also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite toppings. Serve it with crunchy bagel chips or fresh veggies for a delightful snacking experience.
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 spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and mushrooms; sauté until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella until well blended.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce and half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and extra pepperoni if desired.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 405mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 38mg