A classic appetizer for any hosting occasion. Superbowl, Game night, Graduation, Or just because its a day that ends in Y. This simple but delicious recipe will become a favorite the very first time you make it.
Meat Lovers Pizza Dip
Pizza Dips are great! But a Meat Lovers Pizza Dip is mind blowing! This Instant Pot Recipe for Meat Lovers Pizza Dip is one that you will use over and over again. Especially on Superbowl Sunday!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Instant Pot Sling (Or make one using tinfoil)
Ingredients
- 1 Package Bacon Cut into 1" pieces
- 1 lb Italian Sausage casings removed
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (1 Brick)
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes Fresher the better for more kick
- 1 1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Pepperoni Slices
- 1/4 Cup Freshly grated Parmesan
Serving
- 1 loaf Baguette, Sliced
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 8-15 minutes. Drain fat and lay out bacon on a paper towel–lined plate. Add a few tablespoons water to the pot and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Discard water
- Still on sauté, add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Drain fat. Wash Instant Pot
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, ricotta, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Add bacon and sausage to mixture and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a 1-quart baking dish that will fit in Instant Pot.
- Spread pizza sauce on top of dip and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Top with pepperoni and Parmesan. Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
- Place trivet in the bottom of pot and pour in 1 cup water. Place baking dish on instant pot sling (Or make one with tinfoil) and lower on to trivet.
- Lock lid and set to Pressure Cook on high for 15 minutes. Follow manufacturer’s guide for quick release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid. Using the sling handles or tinfoil, carefully remove baking dish.
- Preheat oven to broil on high and remove baking dish and foil from instant pot. Broil until pepperoni is crisp and cheese is golden.