Pizza Dip (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 8 oz sour cream
03 - 2 tsp oregano
04 - 2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 2 tsp ranch seasoning
06 - 14 oz jar of pizza sauce
07 - 1 lb Italian sausage
08 - 4 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 oz mini pepperonis
10 - 2 oz bacon bits

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning.
03 - Spread the mixture into the bottom of an 11-inch pie pan or a 9×9-inch baking dish.
04 - Top the base evenly with pizza sauce, followed by crumbled and cooked Italian sausage.
05 - Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese, then add mini pepperonis and bacon bits as toppings.
06 - Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Serve hot and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - This dish can be prepared up to two days in advance. Store it tightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
02 - Bake 10 additional minutes if cooking straight from refrigeration.
03 - Customize toppings based on preferences, but consider avoiding vegetables for large gatherings as they may not be universally liked.