Crock Pot Pizza Dip
This Crock Pot Pizza Dip is a warm, cheesy appetizer that disappears fast at parties and game days. Serve it straight from the slow cooker with your favorite dippers for an easy, crowd-friendly snack.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅔ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 14 oz pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chopped basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Italian sausage, half of the pepperoni, and chopped bell pepper in a skillet until browned; drain excess grease.
- Combine sausage mixture, cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, and Italian seasoning in a 7-quart Crock Pot.
- Set to low, 3 hours. Stir occasionally.
- Thirty minutes before serving, top with the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni. Garnish with optional basil just before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese before making the dip so it melts smoothly.
- Drain the sausage well to prevent greasy dip.
- Stir every once in awhile for even melting.
- Keep the lid on after adding the final cheese topping to melt it.
- You can use mild or hot Italian sausage.
- Don’t overload the dip with extra toppings (½ cup max).
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days. Reheat in short microwave intervals, stirring often.
- Skip freezing; the dairy can separate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 17gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 982mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 726IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 1mg
