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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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cooked sausage, diced peppers, pepperoni, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased pie plate or small baking dish.
  4. Layer the pizza sauce over the cream cheese mixture, then generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  5. Add extra toppings like more pepperoni slices or crumbled sausage, but avoid too many to prevent excessive grease.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is perfectly melted.
  7. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  8. 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.