Description
Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate comfort appetizer perfect for any gathering. This delightful dish layers creamy cheese, savory Italian sausage, and zesty marinara sauce to create a warm, cheesy dip bursting with pizza flavors. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or having a casual family dinner, this crowd-pleasing dip will keep everyone coming back for more. With simple preparation and versatile serving options, you’ll love how easy it is to make and share this delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 (25 oz) 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 Italian sausage until no longer pink. Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms; cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella; mix until smooth.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce, half of the sausage mixture, and half of the pepperoni. Repeat layers once more.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and additional pepperoni if desired.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg