Warm Pizza Dip

raspberry
A delicious dip for holidays or special occasions.  Serve with nacho chips or pita triangles.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Holidays

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large Italian sausage spiciness is your call
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes, chopped 19 oz
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce optional
  • 1 pkg light cream cheese, softened, cubed 4 oz
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pkg nacho chips or pita triangles

Instructions
 

  • In large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. 
  • Slit sausage casing, remove meat and crumble into skillet.  Cook, stirring often for about 2 minutes or until meat begins to brown.
  • Add chopped onion and continue to cook for about 3 minutes or until onion is soft and meat is cooked through.  Drain off any excess fat.
  • Stir in can of stewed tomatoes, oregano, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Add cream cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly, until melted.
  • Add mozzarella and stir until melted.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.  Serve with nacho chips or pita triangles.

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave.