Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip (Print Format)

Tangy cream cheese, pizza sauce, sausage, and mozzarella blend into a crave-worthy, sharable baked appetizer.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Layer

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 8 oz sour cream
03 - 2 tsp oregano
04 - 2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 2 tsp ranch seasoning

→ Toppings

06 - 14 oz jar of pizza sauce
07 - 1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
08 - 4 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 oz mini pepperonis
10 - 2 oz bacon bits

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning until well combined.
03 - Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of an 11-inch pie pan or a 9x9-inch baking dish.
04 - Top the cream cheese layer with the pizza sauce and cooked Italian sausage.
05 - Spread the grated mozzarella cheese over the top, then add the mini pepperonis and bacon bits.
06 - Bake the dish for approximately 25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
07 - Serve hot and enjoy!

# Tips:

01 - This dip can be assembled up to two days in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate, then bake when ready, adding about 10 extra minutes to the total cooking time.
02 - Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference. Vegetables can be added, but they may not be favored by all guests at parties.