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Pepperoni Sausage Pizza Dip

Creamy Pepperoni Sausage Pizza Dip That'll Wow Your Guests

This Pepperoni Sausage Pizza Dip blends creamy textures with savory flavors, perfect for all gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip Base
  • 1 lb Sausage Meat Use honey garlic, mild, or hot Italian sausage.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Substitute with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Enhances the Italian flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Marinara sauce can be an alternative.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Mini Pepperoni Or cut regular-sized pepperoni into quarters.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil For garnish; optional but recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey For drizzling.
For Serving
  • 1 bag Baguette For garlic bread crostini.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For brushing the crostini.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • cast iron skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan and brush the mixture onto slices of baguette. Set aside.
  3. Cook sausage meat in a frying pan until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and oregano until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread the creamy mixture in the baking dish, layer with pizza sauce, then with mozzarella, sausage, and mini pepperoni.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 6-8 minutes until bubbly. Remove foil and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Bake prepared baguette slices for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle fresh basil and drizzle with hot honey over the dip before serving with crostini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room-temperature cheese for a smooth blend. Avoid overcrowding the dip with toppings for best flavor and texture.

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