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This easy Pizza Dip makes the perfect ultra cheesy game-day appetizer! A supreme pizza in dip form, it’s packed with meat, veggies, and 4 kinds of cheese!
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If you know me then you know pretty much the only reason I watch sports is because I know snacks are involved. 😉 So THIS, my friends, is now the only reason I will ever sit down in front of the TV and watch a football game. Thisloaded pizza dipmight just be the best thing I’ve ever tasted. Seriously. EVER. Cream cheese deliciousness topped with pizza sauce, supreme pizza toppings, melty cheese (more melty cheese), and pepperoni. The result? Ultra creamy, perfectly spiced, warm, gooey, cheesy dip that literally tastes like the best supreme pizza you’ve ever had. Drooling yet? 😉
Ingredients
All of your favorite supreme pizza ingredients layered into a warm, ooey-gooey, and delicious dip!
- Cream Cheese– a creamy, tangy, delicious addition to this pizza dip.
- Italian Sausage– use your favorite. I like an extra spicy variety!
- Green Bell Pepper, Yellow Onion, and Mushroom– the classic veggie combination for supreme pizza.
- Oregano, Basil, and Garlic Powder– that classic pizza spice blend!
- Salt and Pepper– adds spice and brings out other flavors.
- Pizza Sauce– use your favorite homemade or store-bought version!
- Shredded Cheese– use mozzarella to get those classic stretchy cheese pulls, sharp cheddar for flavor, and parmesan for salty/nuttiness!
- Pepperoni– provides a smoky, spicy flavor.
- Black Olives (optional)– add a delicious brine-y flavor to balance out an otherwise rich dip.
Pro tip
Shred your own cheese! It melts better than pre-shredded cheese, because it’s not covered in any anti-caking agents.
How to make
The best part about this recipe? You get all the amazing flavors of pizza without having to make your own dough! Bonus: it’s also great for your gluten free friends!
- Stir cream cheese and spices for the cream cheese base together in a mixing bowl.
- Cook sausage, veggies, and spices for the filling in a skillet.
- Spread the cream cheese base into the bottom of a cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
- Layer with the sausage and veggie filling, the pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Bake, garnish, then serve with crackers, chips, or bread!
Pro tip
Serve the pizza dip warm, right away. That way the cheese doesn’t harden and is still gooey and melty! To keep it fresh, cover it with foil or keep it in the oven set to 200 degrees F until you’re ready to serve!
Variations
- Try different cheeses.Try goat cheese, Gorgonzola, gruyere, or even provolone!
- Try different meats. Bacon, ham, etc.
- Add some other toppings.Useyour favorite pizza toppings. The sky’s the limit!
- Try a different sauce.Use a homemade pesto or white garlic cheese sauce.
- Pineapple pizza.Pineapple pizza lover? Add in a layer of diced pineapple.
- Make it vegetarian.Use vegetarian meat-substitutes or just omit the meat entirely and use more veggies!
- Spice it up.Try mixing some sriracha into your pizza sauce or add red pepper flakes.
What to serve with pizza dip
Here are some of my favorite things to dip into this loaded pizza dip!
- Garlic bread
- Toasted Baguette Slices
- Triscuits
- Bagel Chips
- Crackers
- Sliced Peppers
- Breadsticks
Hosting a party? Check out my chicken parmesan dip, my mashed potato chip dip, or this slow cooker cheesy buffalo chicken dip!
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes. To save time later, prep this ahead of time by assembling it, covering it with plastic wrap, and storing it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days before baking.
Pro tip
Keep in mind if you’re using a glass baking dish, glass can shatter due to drastic temperature changes. Instead of putting it directly in the oven after taking it out of the fridge, let it come to room temperature first!
How to store
Store this pizza dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days then reheat it in the microwave or in a baking dish in the oven until warmed!
– Jennifer
Loaded Pizza Dip Recipe
This easy Pizza Dip makes the perfect ultra cheesy game-day appetizer! A supreme pizza in dip form, it's packed with meat, veggies, and 4 kinds of cheese!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 people
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Ingredients
US Customary - Metric
Cream Cheese Base:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sausage and Veggie Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package italian sausage*
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup diced mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
The Rest
- 1 (8 oz) can pizza sauce
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese I used a mozzarella/cheddar mix
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 12-14 slices pepperoni
Toppings and Serving
- Sliced black olives optional
- Tortilla Chips
- Triscuits
- Other crackers
- Toasted baguette
Recipe Video
Instructions
Cream Cheese Base:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 8 or 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray (I used a cast iron skillet)
In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese and spices until well combined.
Spread evenly in baking dish.
Sausage and Veggie Filling:
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Once hot, spray with cooking spray and add in sausage, veggies, and spices.
Cook, breaking up the sausage as you go, until the sausage is fully cooked.
Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spread evenly over cream cheese layer.
The Rest
Spread pizza sauce evenly over sausage layer.
Top with both cheeses and pepperoni.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Toppings and Serving
Top with black olives - optional, and serve warm with crackers, chips, baguette, etc!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3-4 Days
Freezer:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Loaded Pizza Dip Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 555mg24%
Potassium 177mg5%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 505IU10%
Vitamin C 4.5mg5%
Calcium 196mg20%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth
