Pizza on game day is pretty much a given, but it's better to be hands free for those touchdown dances, so why not take the flavor of pizza and turn it into a warm, cheesy, dunk-worthy dip? After you try this, you may just wonder why you haven't been making it all along!
Adapted from Life in the Lofthouse
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup ground Italian sausage, cooked
10 slices pepperoni
3 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
3 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
Garlic bread or crostini, for serving