Hot Pizza Dip: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Comfort Food
This cheesy, savory, and utterly addictive Game Day Pizza Dip is a must-have for any gathering. Packed with creamy layers, hearty toppings, and bold pizza flavors, it’s the perfect appetizer to keep everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Creamy Base:
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
Hearty Toppings:
- ½ pound ground Italian sausage, cooked
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (green, red, yellow, or a mix)
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Classic Pizza Elements:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Extras:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- Toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cooked sausage, diced peppers, pepperoni, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased pie plate or small baking dish.
- Layer the pizza sauce over the cream cheese mixture, then generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add extra toppings like more pepperoni slices or crumbled sausage, but avoid too many to prevent excessive grease.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is perfectly melted.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Serve warm with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or crackers.
Notes
- Swap out sausage for crumbled bacon or shredded rotisserie chicken for a different twist.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding mushrooms, olives, or spinach.
- Prepare in advance and refrigerate before baking—just add 5 extra minutes to the bake time.