Party Pizza Dip
I am just going to preface this recipe by saying that “I KNOW it is not healthy!” It is full of cheese and processed meats, but it is meant to be shared with a crowd! I take it to parties where there will be plenty of people, so it is not being consumed by just a few. However, if you are super health-conscious, then this is definitely not for you. But if you like pizza, and you have friends that like pizza, and if you need an idea for a party dip, this is a great option!
In a skillet, brown 1 lb of Italian sausage.
Once the sausage is cooked, add in 1 block of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar and 1 cup of shredded parmesan.
Mix that together. The cheeses don’t need to be melted because we will be putting this in the oven.
Spread into a 9×11 baking dish and season with oregano.
Top with some mozzarella cheese.
And finish it off with some pepperoni slices.
Bake at 400 degrees until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is crispy.
Serve with a sturdy chip or cracker for dipping. I like these pita chips, but bagel chips also work great!
Party Pizza Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 15 oz Pizza Sauce, any kind you like
- 2 tbs Dried Oregano
- 1.5 Cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 5 oz Pepperoni Slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brown the Italian Sausage, then mix in the cream cheese, cheddar and parmesan.
- Spread that into a 9×11 baking dish and sprinkle with the oregano.
- Pour the pizza sauce on, then top with the mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, (until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is crispy).
- Serve hot.
