Stuffed Crust Italian Sausage Pizza Dip
If you love stuffed crust pizza, this one is next level. Creamy, cheesy Italian sausage dip baked in the center of a golden stuffed crust ring, every bite is pull-apart perfection. Tear, dip, repeat… this one disappears fast 😎
📋Quick Recipe Card
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Difficulty | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 minutes | 30 minutes | 6-8 | Easy | Cheesy, Savory, Spicy, Comfort Food |
🛒Ingredients
Pizza Dip Filling
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 tbsp Parmesan garlic seasoning
- 1 tbsp Blazing Star Reaper Rub and Seasoning
Stuffed Crust
- 1 can pizza dough
- 1 block mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Toppings
- 8 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella
- Extra cooked Italian sausage
🔥Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Sausage
Brown Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease and allow to cool.
2. Make the Dip Mixture
In a bowl combine:
- Cream cheese
- Shredded mozzarella
- Sour cream
- Cooked sausage
- Parmesan garlic seasoning
- Blazing Star Reaper Rub and Seasoning
Mix until fully combined.
3. Prepare the Stuffed Crust
Roll out pizza dough and cut into 18 even squares.
Place a cube of mozzarella in each square, wrap dough around cheese, and roll into balls.
4. Build the Crust Ring
Arrange dough balls around the edge of a large cast iron pan, leaving the center open.
5. Fill the Center
Spread the dip mixture into the middle of the pan.
Top with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, and extra sausage.
6. Butter the Crust
Brush melted butter over the dough balls.
7. Bake
Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
8. Serve
Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Pull apart stuffed crust and dip into the center.
💡Pro Tips
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing
- Don’t overcrowd the dough balls allow slight space to expand
- Add extra Reaper Rub for more heat 🔥
- Serve with extra marinara on the side
- Cast iron gives the best crispy crust
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