Mama P’s Magnifico Pizza Dip

Some meals feed people. This one gathers them. Warm, cheesy, and impossible to ignore.

Pizza dip ~ what can I say? If you love pizza but don’t want the fuss of making one from scratch, this is your answer! It comes together in minutes yet tastes like you spent the afternoon in the kitchen.

Cozy, crowd-pleasing comfort food done right — absolute chef’s kiss. 💋

Italian Bistro Vibes . . . No Reservation Needed!

Here’s where this dip really wins ~ it works for everything. Weeknight dinner, game day, church carry-in, unexpected company, or feeding teenagers who “already ate.” Rich, bubbly cheese and warm marinara layered with your favorite toppings make every bite feel like it came from a cozy Italian kitchen, yet it’s simple enough to throw together anytime. Make a small pan for the family or a big one for a crowd, swap toppings for picky eaters, or split it into halves with different flavors ~ it’s forgiving and always disappears faster than you planned.

Pair it with my “Gigi’s Ooh La La French Bread” (recipe coming soon) sliced on the diagonal ~ you get bigger, sturdier pieces that scoop more dip and give you that perfect bakery-style bite every time.

Spread on Bottom of Dish

Add a Layer of Mozzarella

Top With Parmesan Cheese

Spoon on Marinara

Add Desired Pizza Toppings

Add Remaining Mozzarella

And Remaining Parmesan

Bake Until Bubbly & Enjoy!

enchilada, meatballs, low carb, turkey

dinner

Yield: 2

Author: Mama P

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Mama P’s MagnifIco Pizza Dip

It starts with a layer of cream cheese blended with Italian seasoning, spread evenly into a baking dish. Next comes a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan, followed by a layer of pizza sauce or marinara.

Top it with your favorite pizza toppings ~ I usually go with pepperoni and mushrooms, and sometimes add cooked Italian sausage. Finish it off with another layer of the cheese blend and bake until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.

I serve it with homemade French bread, sliced on the diagonal for dipping.

IT IS UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS!

Once it comes out of the oven, self-control is officially cancelled.

If you’re hoping for leftovers, go ahead and make a double, or triple batch.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (8 oz). cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 jar (8 oz.) marinara sauce

Optional Toppings

• pepperoni
• sliced mushrooms
• Italian sausage (pre-cooked and crumbled)
• diced green bell pepper
• black olives
• sliced onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and Italian seasoning until well combined. Spread evenly onto the bottom of a baking dish.
3. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella over the cream cheese layer, followed by half of the Parmesan.
4. Spoon the marinara sauce over the cheese and gently spread into an even layer.
5. Top evenly with your desired pizza toppings.
6. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella, then the remaining Parmesan.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve warm with sliced French bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

424.59

Fat

18.84 g

Sat. Fat

9.47 g

Carbs

14.87 g

Fiber

3.31 g

Net carbs

11.53 g

Sugar

2.89 g

Protein

49.86 g

Sodium

1718.81 mg

Cholesterol

182.61 mg

**Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary

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