pizza dip

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Feb 7, 2023

This is a flavorful fun food packed with tasty ingredients perfect to serve for sporting events or parties.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated and divided
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 5 ounces mini pepperoni, divided
  • 2 ounces sliced black olives, divided
  • 1/2 pound italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup yellow onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green peppers, chopped
  • 6 milliliters mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 1 large clove garlic, pressed

How To Make pizza dip

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 400ºF and grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • Step 3
    Combine the ingredients before spooning the cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish; spread it out evenly. Add pizza sauce and spread it out as well.
  • Step 4
    Evenly distribute half mini pepperoni and half sliced black olives; set aside.
  • Step 5
    In a skillet over medium heat, add Italian sausage and cook halfway, breaking the meat into small pieces.
  • Step 6
    Add yellow onions and green peppers; sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, stir to coat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add pressed garlic and sauté for only 1 minute.
  • Step 8
    Using a slotted spoon, add meat mixture to baking dish. Add remaining mini pepperoni, remaining sliced black olives and top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Step 9
    Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Step 10
    Remove from the heat and let it rest a couple minutes before serving.
  • Step 11
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