Description
Indulge in the ultimate meat lover’s dream with this Meat Lovers Pizza Dip. Loaded with spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, and three types of cheese, this savory dip is perfect for parties or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage
- 24 oz marinara sauce (quality brand like Rao’s Homemade or similar)
- 3 oz pepperoni
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Seasonings:
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Oven to 375°F.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet, cook the spicy Italian sausage until browned.
- Layer: In a baking dish, spread marinara sauce, cooked sausage, pepperoni, and cheese mixture in layers.
- Bake: Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dip can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- Serve with breadsticks, garlic bread, or veggies for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of the dip
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg