Best 2 Deep Dish Pizza Casserole Recipes

Deep dish pizza casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the ease of a casserole. It’s a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun family dinner. With its layers of cheese, sauce, and toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you prefer a classic pepperoni and cheese pizza or something more adventurous with unique toppings, there’s a deep dish pizza casserole recipe out there to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEEP-DISH PIZZA CASSEROLE

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Very simple and quick dinner when dressed up with a tossed salad. This recipe was modified from one out of a Weight Watcher's cookbook. Feel free to vary what you add to the pizza.

Provided by Kim127

Categories Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can chunky Italian-style tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Cook meat and onion in a large non-stick skillet until browned.
Drain.
Return to skillet and add tomato sauce and mushrooms until heated through.
While the meat mixture is cooking, coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Unroll pizza crust dough and press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Top bottom of pizza crust with meat mixture.
Bake, uncovered at 425°F for 12 minutes.
Top with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is browned.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

LOW-FAT DEEP DISH PIZZA CASSEROLE

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Another one from my mom. Incredibly good, incredibly easy, reheats well...what more can you ask for? I'm not fond of chunky tomato sauce, so I just get plain and spice it up with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

Provided by ckmclements

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can chunky Italian-style tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
6 slices mozzarella cheese, divided (It's much easier to just buy them this way at the store than try to get even slices)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425.
Cook meat until brown and done. Drain, if necessary. Return to skillet.
Add tomato sauce and cook until heated.
Spray non-stick cooking spray into a 13x9x2 baking dish. Unroll pizza dough and press onto bottom and halfway up the sides of the dish.
Line bottom of crust with 3 slices mozzarella. Top with meat mixture.
Bake UNCOVERED for 12 minutes.
Top with remaining 3 slices and bake 5 more minutes or until crust is brown.
Cool for 5 minutes, then serve!

Tips:

Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses will give your casserole a delicious, gooey texture and flavor.
Don't overcook the sausage. Sausage that is overcooked will be dry and tough. Cook it just until it is no longer pink in the center.
Use a deep dish baking dish. This will ensure that the casserole has enough room to rise and that the toppings don't overflow.
Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the casserole to set.
Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Deep dish pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, it's a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give deep dish pizza casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!