appetizers
Matthew's Recipe: Skillet Sausage Pesto Pizza Dip
Ingredients
1 package Regular Premium Pork Sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 ounce fresh sliced mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cubed
1 8-ounce jar pesto sauce
3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
Fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Toasted French bread slices or crackers
There’s something special about a homemade pizza — the puff of flour, rolling the dough and the fresh ingredients. Matthew’s Skillet Sausage Pesto Pizza is a modern spin on a classic dish.
Make it with Regular Premium Pork Sausage
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook sausage and onion in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain.
- Stir in salt, pepper, mushrooms and bell pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese, pesto, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and olives; cook and stir until smooth. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is lightly browned. Top with parsley and serve warm with toasted bread or crackers for dipping.
- This recipe was created in partnership with Jimmy Dean brand for the Family Table program.
