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Creamy Pizza Layered Dip Recipe

Name: Creamy Pizza Layered Dip Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 8 oz sour cream; 2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp ranch seasoning; 14 oz jar of pizza sauce; 1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled; 4 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese; 2 oz mini pepperonis; 2 oz bacon bits

ByHarry Bern November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

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Introduction

This Creamy Pizza Layered Dip brings all your favorite pizza flavors into one irresistible appetizer. With layers of creamy cheese, savory sausage, tangy pizza sauce, and crispy toppings, it’s perfect for parties or casual gatherings.

A round dish of baked dip is shown in a white scalloped ceramic bowl, sitting on a white marbled surface. The bottom layer is creamy white cheese with a smooth and slightly bubbly texture. On top, there is a layer of bright red pepperoni slices evenly covering the surface, each with a shiny, oily glaze. Scattered over the pepperoni, crumbled browned sausage pieces add a rough, crumbly texture. The whole dish is sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs and a few small bits of onion, adding a touch of green and white colors. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
8 oz sour cream
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ranch seasoning
14 oz jar of pizza sauce
1 lb Italian sausage
4 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
2 oz mini pepperonis
2 oz bacon bits

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning until smooth and combined.
Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of an 11-inch pie pan or a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Step 4: Spoon the pizza sauce over the cheese base and spread it evenly.
Step 5: Cook the Italian sausage until browned and crumbly, drain excess fat, then spread it evenly over the sauce layer.
Step 6: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the sausage layer.
Step 7: Arrange the mini pepperonis and bacon bits evenly on top of the cheese.
Step 8: Bake the dip in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until it is fully heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve hot with your favorite crackers or bread.

Tips & Variations

For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture or sprinkle on top before baking.
Switch out Italian sausage for cooked ground beef or turkey for a different flavor.
Try adding chopped olives or green peppers between layers for added texture and taste.
Use a gluten-free pizza sauce and crackers to keep this dip gluten-free.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a microwave-safe dish and warm in 30-second increments until hot, or heat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.