Preparing this Sausage And Pepperoni Pizza Dip was so much fun. I combined Italian sausage, chopped pepperoni, vibrant bell peppers, silky pizza sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with a hint of oregano and garlic powder. This dip is my perfect crowd-pleaser for game day, absolutely irresistible.

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I recently whipped up this Hot Pizza Dip, and man, it’s a game changer for any get-together. Imagine a dip that has everything you’d expect from a classic slice of supreme pizza.

I started with a cooked and crumbled lb of Italian sausage, then mixed in 6 oz of chopped pepperoni for that extra kick. Next, I stirred in a 14 oz can of pizza sauce along with a cup of diced red and green bell peppers, which give it a fresh yet robust flavor.

To finish it off, I layered on 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkled in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, plus a tsp of oregano, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and a pinch of red pepper flakes to really bring out the heat. I baked it until the cheese was ooey gooey melty perfection.

Serve it with toasted baguette slices and get ready to watch it vanish in minutes!

Why I Like this Recipe

I love this recipe because it brings all my favorite pizza flavors together in one dish. I really dig how the spicy sausage and pepperoni mix with the tangy pizza sauce and two kinds of cheese to create a super gooey and delicious dip. I also like that it comes together pretty easyeven though it has a bunch of ingredients it feels like less work than making a whole pizza. Plus, there’s something special about scooping it up with toasted baguette slices that makes it feel fun and perfect for game day. Finally, the little kick of red pepper flakes always gives it that extra bit of excitement that makes me crave more every time.

Ingredients

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Italian sausage provides protein and bold savory taste.
It can be a bit spicy sometimes.
Pepperoni strips bring zesty, tangy flavor and extra protein.
It turns dip into a true treat.
Pizza sauce gives a balanced sweetness and tanginess.
Adds moisture plus vitamin C for extra taste.
Crunchy and colorfull bell peppers add fiber plus vitamins, making the dip fresher.
Mozzarella cheese melts into a gooey layer, delivering calcium and creaminess that balances spicy toppings.
Parmesan cheese gives sharp saltiness and extra flavor.
Just a little goes a long way.
Toasted baguette slices are crunchy and perfect for scoopin up cheesy goodness.
They add texture and bread-based carbs.

Ingredient Quantities

1 lb Italian sausage (remove casings, cook and crumble it)

6 oz pepperoni, chopped into small bits

1 can (14 oz) pizza sauce

1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green works best)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

A pinch of red pepper flakes (if you like it a bit spicy)

Toasted baguette slices, for scoopin’ up all that cheesy goodness

How to Make this

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1. Preheat your oven to 375°F while you get all your ingredients ready.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, remove the casings from the Italian sausage and cook it until it’s browned and crumbled.

3. Toss in the chopped pepperoni and the diced red and green bell peppers, letting them heat through for about 3 minutes.

4. Stir in the 14oz of pizza sauce along with the dried oregano, garlic powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer together for a couple minutes.

5. Pour the sausage mixture into an ovenproof dish and spread it out evenly.

6. Sprinkle the 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese all over the top, making sure every bit gets some.

7. Then add the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the mozzarella.

8. Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. While the dip is baking, toast your baguette slices in the oven until they are golden and crisp.

10. Let the dip cool for a few minutes, then serve with the toasted baguette slices and enjoy your hot, cheesy pizza dip!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven – Needed to preheat at 375°F and for baking the cheesy dip as well as toasting baguette slices
2. Large Skillet – This is used to brown and crumble the sausage along with cooking the peppers and pepperoni
3. Ovenproof Dish – For transferring and baking the dip mixture in the oven
4. Baking Sheet – To toast the baguette slices evenly
5. Cutting Board and Knife – Essential for chopping the bell peppers and prepping other ingredients
6. Measuring Cups and Spoons – Needed to get accurate amounts of pizza sauce, spices, and cheeses
7. Wooden Spoon or Spatula – Used for stirring and mixing the ingredients in the skillet

FAQ

Question: Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Answer: Yeah, you can. Just prep it, store it in an airtight dish, and reheat in the oven. It might thicken up, so stir in a splash of pizza sauce or a bit of water.

Question: Can I substitute the Italian sausage for something else?

Answer: Sure can. You could use ground beef or turkey if you prefer a milder flavor. Just season it well.

Question: How do I avoid the dip getting too greasy?

Answer: Make sure you drain off any excess fat from the sausage before mixin' it with the rest. That should help keep it less greasy.

Question: What if I dont like spicy food?

Answer: You can simply skip the red pepper flakes. The dip will still be super flavorful without it.

Question: How should I serve it?

Answer: Serve it warm straight out of the oven with toasted baguette slices for scoopin' up all that cheesy goodness.

Hot Pizza Dip Recipe Substitutions and Variations

For the Italian sausage, you can try ground turkey or even ground beef if you don’t have sausage available. They work pretty well in this recipe.
If you dont have pepperoni, sliced salami or turkey pepperoni is a good alternative. Theyll give you that similar meaty flavor.
You can swap the pizza sauce with a marinara sauce or even a crushed tomato sauce seasoned with herbs. It works fine and tastes great.
For the Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano is a solid substitute. It has a bit more tang but still adds that cheesy kick you need.

Pro Tips

1. When cookin the sausage, don’t be afraid to cook it a bit longer so it gets that crisped edge. It adds a nice little crunch and flavors get more concentrated.
2. Make sure you drain any extra grease from the sausage and pepperoni after cookin, or else the dip could turn too oily. It makes a big difference in the overall taste.
3. Keep an eye on how the cheese melts in the oven. I found that if you stir in a bit of extra seasoning like a splash of hot sauce or some fresh basil after baking, it really amps up the flavor.
4. Toast the baguette slices separately and if you want an extra kick, try rubbing a little garlic butter on them before toasting. They end up even more delicious when scoopin’ up that cheesy goodness!

Hot Pizza Dip Recipe

Recipe by Francis Mead

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Servings

servings

Calories

300

kcal

Equipment: 1. Oven – Needed to preheat at 375°F and for baking the cheesy dip as well as toasting baguette slices
2. Large Skillet – This is used to brown and crumble the sausage along with cooking the peppers and pepperoni
3. Ovenproof Dish – For transferring and baking the dip mixture in the oven
4. Baking Sheet – To toast the baguette slices evenly
5. Cutting Board and Knife – Essential for chopping the bell peppers and prepping other ingredients
6. Measuring Cups and Spoons – Needed to get accurate amounts of pizza sauce, spices, and cheeses
7. Wooden Spoon or Spatula – Used for stirring and mixing the ingredients in the skillet

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage (remove casings, cook and crumble it)
6 oz pepperoni, chopped into small bits
1 can (14 oz) pizza sauce
1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green works best)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
A pinch of red pepper flakes (if you like it a bit spicy)
Toasted baguette slices, for scoopin' up all that cheesy goodness

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F while you get all your ingredients ready.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, remove the casings from the Italian sausage and cook it until it's browned and crumbled.
Toss in the chopped pepperoni and the diced red and green bell peppers, letting them heat through for about 3 minutes.
Stir in the 14oz of pizza sauce along with the dried oregano, garlic powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer together for a couple minutes.
Pour the sausage mixture into an ovenproof dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese all over the top, making sure every bit gets some.
Then add the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the mozzarella.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
While the dip is baking, toast your baguette slices in the oven until they are golden and crisp.
Let the dip cool for a few minutes, then serve with the toasted baguette slices and enjoy your hot, cheesy pizza dip!

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.