Description
Looking for a quick and delightful appetizer that’s sure to impress? This Easy Pizza Dip is your answer! Combining all the classic flavors of pizza into a warm, cheesy dip, it’s perfect for game nights, casual get-togethers, or as a family-friendly dinner option. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delectable dish that features layers of creamy cheese, Italian sausage, and zesty marinara sauce. Whether served with bagel chips or fresh veggies, this crowd-pleasing dip will have everyone asking for seconds!
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 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage, then add onion and mushrooms until softened. Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- Layer half the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish, followed by half the marinara sauce, sausage mixture, and pepperoni.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg