Photo: Delish
We’re always looking for something easy to eat and filling to bring to a party and this one does both.
Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 50 Minutes
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients
12 oz. bacon, cut into 1" pieces (omit the meat to make it vegetarian)
1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed (omit the meat to make it vegetarian)
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 (omit the meat to make it vegetarian)
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Serve with garlic bread, a sliced baguette, breadsticks and/or thick potato chips (use chips or gluten-free bread to make gluten-free)
* We also love to add in some veggies (mushrooms, diced onions, and yellow and green peppers). Saute those until they’re soft before the sausage and then add the sausage to the mix to cook.
Directions
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. (You can also cook the bacon in the microwave if that’s your preference).
To the same skillet, add additional veggies (if you choose) until soft and then add the sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Drain fat.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, ricotta, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Add bacon, sausage and cream cheese mixture to skillet and stir to combine, then spread in an even layer. Spread pizza sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella. Top with pepperoni and Parmesan.
Bake until bubbly and cheese is melty, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with garlic bread, a sliced baguette, breadsticks and/or thick potato chips
This is a recipe we have pleased parties with for a long time. It’s a favorite from Delish.
