Cheesy Lasagna Dip Recipe with Ground Italian Sausage – Easy Party Appetizer
This Lasagna Dip is one of those easy appetizers that’s always a hit. It has everything you love about classic lasagna, including Italian sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, served as a warm, cheesy dip instead. It comes together with simple ingredients and is perfect for game day, holiday parties, potlucks, or anytime you need an easy appetizer people will keep coming back to.
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How to Make Lasagna Dip with Italian Sausage
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Lasagna Dip recipe, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅔ cup Ricotta Cheese
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Step by Step Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish and set it aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small crumbles as it browns. Once it’s fully cooked and no pink remains, drain any excess grease.
3. Stir the marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the sausage. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors can blend.
4. Transfer the sausage and sauce mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta and Parmesan cheese until combined. Spoon small dollops of the mixture evenly over the meat sauce.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is hot throughout. Switch the oven to broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. Watch it closely to prevent burning.
7. If you’d like, sprinkle a little extra Italian seasoning over the top before serving.
8. Serve warm with garlic bread, breadsticks, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or your favorite dippers.
Note
This recipe makes enough to serve about 6-8 people, depending on portion size.
If you’re looking for a warm appetizer that’s easy to make and great for sharing, this Lasagna Dip is a recipe worth keeping. Serve it with toasted bread, breadsticks, crackers, or even tortilla chips for a cheesy, satisfying appetizer packed with familiar Italian flavors. It’s an easy recipe you’ll want to make again for parties, family gatherings, and game day.
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Lasagna Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅔ cup Ricotta Cheese
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish and set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small crumbles as it browns. Once it’s fully cooked and no pink remains, drain any excess grease.
- Stir the marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the sausage. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors can blend.
- Transfer the sausage and sauce mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta and Parmesan cheese until combined. Spoon small dollops of the mixture evenly over the meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is hot throughout. Switch the oven to broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. Watch it closely to prevent burning.
- If you’d like, sprinkle a little extra Italian seasoning over the top before serving.
- Serve warm with garlic bread, breadsticks, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or your favorite dippers.
