Pizza Dip

Pizza Dip

50 min
8 servings

Pizza dip is super simple to make, and easy to customize based on whatever your fave pizza toppings are.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. bacon, cut into 1" pieces 
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed 
  • 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 
  • 2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided 
  • 1 c. ricotta 
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 
  • 1 1/2 c. pizza sauce 
  • 1/2 c. pepperoni slices, or 9 for Instant Pot version
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan 
  • Sliced baguette, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add bacon and cook until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate. 

  2. 2

    Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 8-15 minutes. Drain fat and lay out bacon on a paper towel–lined plate. Add a few tablespoons water to the pot and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Discard water.