Description
Crowd-pleasing bubble up pizza casserole brings comfort and excitement to family dinner tables with layers of cheesy, saucy goodness. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a delicious one-pan meal that satisfies hunger and sparks joy for pizza lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey or sausage)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Bread:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (12 ounces / 340 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands), cut into quarters
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Preparation:
- Cooking spray for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is fully cooked and onions become translucent. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Enhance the meat mixture by stirring in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gently fold quartered biscuit dough pieces into the seasoned meat sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Create the first layer in the prepared baking dish by spreading half of the biscuit and meat combination, then top with half of the mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and pepperoni slices.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining biscuit mixture, cheese, and pepperoni to create a complete casserole.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown biscuits and fully melted, bubbling cheese.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the layers settle and makes cutting and serving easier.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni for ham, bacon bits, or cooked sausage to create unique flavor combinations that match your taste preferences.
- Use lean ground turkey instead of beef, reduced-fat cheese, and whole wheat biscuits to make a more nutritious version of this comfort dish.
- Mix in chopped bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to increase vegetable content and add extra nutrients to the casserole.
- Prepare the entire casserole up to the baking step, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg