Description

This Creamy Pizza Layered Dip is a delicious and hearty appetizer that combines creamy cheese layers with savory pizza flavors. Featuring a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and herbs, layered with tangy pizza sauce, Italian sausage, mozzarella, pepperonis, and bacon bits, this dip is baked to bubbly perfection and perfect for parties or game day snacks.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Base

8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
8 oz sour cream
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ranch seasoning

Pizza Layer

14 oz jar of pizza sauce
1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled

Toppings

4 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
2 oz mini pepperonis
2 oz bacon bits

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the layered dip.
Prepare the cheese base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning until smooth and evenly mixed.
Spread the base: Evenly spread the creamy cheese mixture into the bottom of an 11-inch pie pan or a 9×9-inch baking dish, creating a solid base layer.
Add pizza sauce and sausage: Spoon the pizza sauce over the cheese base and spread it evenly. Then, add the cooked and crumbled Italian sausage evenly over the sauce layer.
Add cheese and toppings: Generously sprinkle the freshly grated mozzarella cheese on top, arranging mini pepperonis and bacon bits evenly across the surface for additional flavor and texture.
Bake the dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the dip is heated through completely.
Serve hot: Remove from the oven and serve the creamy pizza layered dip warm with your favorite chips, crackers, or bread for dipping and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother base.
Cook and drain the Italian sausage before adding it to avoid excess grease in the dip.
You can customize toppings by adding olives, green peppers, or onions to suit your taste.
If desired, replace the bacon bits with cooked and crumbled bacon for a fresher taste.
This dip pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, breadsticks, or pita chips.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy pizza dip, layered dip, pizza appetizer, party dip, cheesy dip, baked dip, Italian sausage dip, mozzarella dip