Creamy Pizza Layered (Printer-Friendly Version)
Layers of tangy cream base topped with pizza sauce, sausage, mozzarella, pepperoni, and bacon baked golden.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Dairy Base
01 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 -
1 cup sour cream
→ Seasonings
03 -
1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp ranch seasoning
→ Toppings
06 -
1 cup pizza sauce
07 -
200 g Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
08 -
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup mini pepperonis
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1/3 cup cooked bacon bits
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature, then in a large bowl blend cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning thoroughly until smooth and fluffy.
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Spoon the cream base into an 11-inch pie pan or a 9x9 inch baking dish, pressing evenly to cover the bottom and edges.
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Spread pizza sauce uniformly over the cream layer without mixing. Sprinkle cooked Italian sausage evenly on top.
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Cover the sausage layer with shredded mozzarella. Distribute mini pepperonis and bacon bits evenly across the surface.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the dish in the center rack and bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden, and the mix is bubbling.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving with sturdy dippers such as breadsticks, chips, or vegetable sticks.
# Helpful Hints:
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Bring cream cheese to room temperature for smooth blending. Freshly grate mozzarella for best melt. Can be prepared up to two days in advance and reheated.