Description
This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole brings all the flavors of a classic pizza into a comforting casserole. Loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this easy dish is perfect for pizza lovers who want a hearty, cheesy meal in casserole form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or your preferred type of ground beef)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or your preferred sausage)
- 1 cup pre-sliced pepperoni (or sliced from a pepperoni log)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 jar (24 oz) tomato basil pasta sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
- Add the pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and flour to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato basil pasta sauce and stir to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the meat sauce mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Top with 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, adding the remaining meat sauce mixture and the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to swap out the sausage for a different type of meat or even a vegetarian sausage if you prefer.
- If you like extra cheese, add more mozzarella or even some parmesan on top before baking.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Main Dish, Pizza-inspired
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American