Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Pizza Dip, a warm and cheesy appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. This layered dip combines smooth cream cheese, savory Italian sausage, and a rich marinara sauce topped with gooey mozzarella and zesty pepperoni, making it a hit at parties, potlucks, or family dinners. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless dish that delivers maximum flavor in every bite. Serve it hot alongside your favorite dippers like bagel chips or sliced baguette rounds for an irresistible snack that everyone will love.
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 oven to 400°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook Italian sausage with diced onion and mushrooms until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- Layer half of the cheese mixture in the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce, sausage mixture, and mini pepperoni.
- Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni.
- 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: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg