PIZZA DIP, FOUR LAYER RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Pizza Dip, Four Layer Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Crick

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces finely shredded Italian cheese blend divided
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 slices pepperoni(optional)
1/2 cup crumbled Italian sausage (optional)
4 slices crisp cooked bacon, chopped or l cup real bacon pieces'

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a blender combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Blend until pureed; set pizza sauce aside. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream and 2 ounces of shredded cheese; mix until well combined. Spread cream cheese mixture in an even layer over baking dish. Pour blended pizza sauce [tomato mixture) over cream cheese mixture and evenly distribute with spatula. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over pizza sauce. Top pizza dip with bacon and pepperoni and/or Italian sausage. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly,