Description
Easy Pizza Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings the delightful flavors of pizza into a creamy, cheesy dip. Perfect for any gathering, this dish combines rich cream cheese with savory Italian sausage and zesty marinara sauce, creating an irresistible treat that everyone will love. Serve it warm with a variety of dippers like bagel chips or toasted baguette rounds for a fun and satisfying snack. Whether you’re hosting a game night or looking for a simple family dinner option, this Easy Pizza Dip is sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (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
- 1 jar (25 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni (or chopped pepperoni)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage with onion and mushrooms until cooked through; drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup 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.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and additional pepperoni if desired.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg