Cheesy Baked Pizza Dip (Printable Recipe)

Creamy, cheesy pizza-inspired dip layered with sausage and pepperoni, baked until golden and gooey.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base Layer

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

→ Toppings

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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven to 400°F to ensure proper heating for even browning and melting
02 - Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning until completely smooth using a hand mixer
03 - Spread cheese mixture evenly into an 11-inch pie pan or 9x9 baking dish, pressing into corners for uniform coverage
04 - Pour pizza sauce over base layer, spreading to edges, then evenly distribute cooked Italian sausage on top
05 - Cover with freshly grated mozzarella cheese, then scatter mini pepperoni and bacon bits evenly across surface
06 - Bake for 25 minutes until edges bubble and cheese develops golden spots throughout
07 - Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve hot with baguette slices, crackers, or breadsticks

# Extra Tips:

01 - Can be assembled up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated; add 10 extra minutes to bake time if serving from chilled
02 - Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature for smoothest mixing
03 - Fresh-shredded mozzarella melts better and produces less grease than pre-shredded
04 - Broil for 1 minute after baking for extra crispy, golden cheese topping

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