Shelly's Recipe

SPICY BAKED PIZZA DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

NOTE: This may be made a day in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.
1 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 large garlic clove, minced (can use more)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese cheese
1/2 to 3/4 cup prepared pizza sauce
3/4 cup spicy bulk pork or Italian sausage, cooked or pepperoni
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2-4 tbsp canned jalapeno peppers, or adjust to taste
Chopped green onions

Grease a 9 or 10-inch pie plate.

In a bowl combine the cream cheese with Italian seasoning and minced garlic, then spread into the bottom of the pie plate.

In a bowl combine the mozzarella cheese with the cheddar cheese, then sprinkle half over the cream cheese.

Using a spoon dollup the pizza sauce over the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the cooked sausage meat and bell peppers over the pizza sauce. Top with remaining shredded cheeses and then the jalapeno peppers on the top. (At this point you may refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking.)

Bake at 350 for 20-22 minutes (if baking from a cold state baking time may need to be increased slightly). Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top of the baked dip, then serve hot or warm. Serve hot or warm with tortilla chips