Sausage Pizza Dip – Easy Stovetop Recipe + Crockpot Option

If you love pizza and an easy, cheesy appetizer, this Sausage Pizza Dip is going to be a new favorite! Loaded with Italian sausage, mini pepperonis, black olives, tomatoes, and two kinds of cheese, it’s everything you love about pizza in one creamy, delicious dip.

I made this recipe right on the stovetop, but it’s also a fantastic crockpot dip for parties, football games, holidays, or any time you’re feeding a crowd.

A quick note about the video: I actually made half of this recipe in the video because I was just making it for our family. The recipe below is the FULL version, perfect for feeding a crowd! If you’re making it for a smaller group, simply cut all the ingredients in half like I did.

Sausage Pizza Dip Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20–25 minutes Total Time: 30–35 minutes Servings: Approximately 12–16 appetizer servings Cooking Method: Stovetop or Crockpot

Ingredients

• 2 lb Italian sausage
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes with basil and garlic, undrained
• 1 cup mini pepperonis
• 1 cup sliced black olives, drained
• ¼–½ cup milk, only if needed to thin the dip

Stovetop Instructions

1. Brown the sausage. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

1. Add the cheeses. Reduce the heat to low and add the cubed Velveeta and cream cheese. Stir frequently as the cheeses begin to melt.

1. Add the tomatoes. Pour in both cans of petite diced tomatoes with basil and garlic, including the juice. Stir until everything is combined.

1. Add the pizza toppings. Stir in the mini pepperonis and sliced black olives. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheeses are completely melted and the dip is hot and creamy.

1. Adjust the consistency. If the dip is too thick, add a splash of milk at a time until it’s just the way you like it.

1. Serve warm! Transfer to a serving bowl or keep warm in a small crockpot. Serve with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or breadsticks.

Crockpot Instructions

This is a great recipe for the crockpot, especially when you’re entertaining!

1. Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet and drain the excess grease.
2. Add the cooked sausage, Velveeta, cream cheese, and both cans of tomatoes with their juice to the crockpot.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses are melted.
4. Stir in the mini pepperonis and black olives during the last 20–30 minutes.
5. Add a little milk if needed to thin the dip.
6. Switch the crockpot to WARM and serve directly from it.

Finding Easy Tips

Make it for a crowd! The full recipe makes a generous batch, perfect for parties and game days. Remember, I only made half of this recipe in my video!

Use the seasoned tomatoes. The petite diced tomatoes with basil and garlic add so much flavor without needing a bunch of extra seasonings. That’s one less step!

Save time with mini pepperonis and sliced olives. No chopping required. Just open the packages and pour them in!

Make it on the stovetop and serve it in the crockpot. This is one of my favorite entertaining shortcuts. Get everything melted together quickly, then transfer it to the crockpot on WARM so guests can enjoy it throughout the party.

Customize your pizza toppings. Just like pizza, you can add whatever your family loves. Cooked mushrooms, bell peppers, or extra pepperoni would all be delicious.

What to Serve With Sausage Pizza Dip

This dip is hearty, creamy, and packed with pizza flavor, so you’ll want something sturdy for dipping!

• Toasted baguette slices
• Garlic bread or breadsticks
• Tortilla chips
• Fritos Scoops
• Pita chips
• Ritz crackers

Storing and Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until hot throughout. Add a splash of milk if needed to bring back that creamy consistency.

An Easy Appetizer Everyone Will Love

Whether you’re making a smaller batch for family movie night or the full recipe for a crowd, this Sausage Pizza Dip is one of those easy appetizers that everyone will keep coming back for.

I love recipes that let me spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the people around me. And this one is especially easy because you can make it on the stovetop or let your crockpot handle the work!

When work life is busy, home life can be easy!

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