Description
Indulge in the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Easy Pizza Dip, a creamy and cheesy delight that’s perfect for any gathering. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a warm dip that’s bursting with savory flavors like Italian sausage, marinara, and gooey mozzarella. Whether it’s game day, a potluck, or a cozy family dinner, this dish is easily customizable to suit your taste buds. Serve it alongside your favorite dipping chips or fresh veggies for a snack that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz 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 oz sliced mushrooms
- 25 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook Italian sausage, onion, and mushrooms until browned. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cream cheese mixture, half of the marinara sauce, half of the sausage mixture, and half of the pepperoni. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and optional pepperoni.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg