Description
This Hearty Pizza Casserole Pie is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, featuring layers of savory Italian sausage, gooey cheese, and zesty pepperoni all baked into a flaky crust. Perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Casserole:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni or sliced pepperoni (quartered)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet, brown the sausage or beef with onion, garlic, then add sauce and seasonings. Simmer.
- Prepare the Dish: Grease a pie dish, press in the dough, add the meat mixture, top with cheeses and pepperoni.
- Bake: for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or black olives.
- For a crispier crust, prebake the dough for 5 minutes before assembling the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
