1/2packetItalian dressing mixI used Good Seasons brand
16ozspicy Italian sausage
1jar (13.5 oz)pizza sauce
1pkg (5 oz)mini pepperoni
Naan or garlic bread for dipping
Instructions
With a hand or stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese with one cup of the shredded mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the pepperoni until starting to crisp. Drain the pepperoni and wipe the skillet clean.
In the same skillet, brown the sausage and add the pizza sauce. Stir until well combined.
Grease the inside of a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Top the cream cheese mixture with the sausage and pizza sauce. Top the sauce with the remaining one cup of mozzarella cheese. Top the cheese with the crisp pepperoni.
Cook on LOW heat for at least one hour before serving. Serve the dip with Naan bread or garlic bread for dipping.