Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion? This Easy Pizza Dip is a creamy and cheesy delight that captures all the flavors of your favorite pizza. Ready in just under an hour, this dip is ideal for game day parties, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. With layers of savory Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, it’s a dish that everyone will love. Serve it with bagel chips, pita chips, or fresh veggies for an unforgettable snacking experience. Whether you make it ahead of time or whip it up on the spot, this Easy Pizza Dip is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 25 oz jar marinara sauce
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Bagel chips or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage until cooked; add onion and mushrooms until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella until blended.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish followed by half of the marinara sauce, sausage mixture, and mini pepperoni.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and finish with the rest of the mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg