Best 4 Deluxe Pizza Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and easy-to-make dish that will please the whole family? Look no further than deluxe pizza casserole! This scrumptious casserole combines the classic flavors of pizza with the convenience of a one-dish meal. With its layers of crispy crust, gooey cheese, savory sauce, and your favorite toppings, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate deluxe pizza casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

DELUXE PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This is the family favorite dish for special occasions, and we always make it for my granddaughter's birthday. Mushrooms are a wonderful addition if you like them. -Vickie Oldham, Dubuque, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and crumble beef and sausage with onion and pepper over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes; drain., Stir in pasta sauce, pizza sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

DELICIOUS GROUND BEEF PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Oven

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
salt or seasoning salt and pepper
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 lb pepperoni, divided
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 cups pasta sauce
3 -4 cups rigatoni pasta (cooked to firm-tender and drained, do not overcook the pasta)
4 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the gound beef in a medium skillet with the onions, green peppers, garlic, salt pepper until meat is browned and veggies are tender; drain fat, and mix in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir in the 1/2-pound pepperoni (chop this pepperoni to add to the mixture, leave the remaining half pound pepperoni sliced), mushrooms, pasta sauce; stir well until combined; simmer for 20-25 minutes on top of stove.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the cooked rigatoni pasta on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
  • Layer with pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
  • Top with the ground beef/pasta sauce mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until bubbly.
  • Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.9, Fat 63.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 208.1, Sodium 2499.8, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 18.2, Protein 56.4

PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This recipe takes all the good things we love on pizza and combines them with egg noodles to form a great, one-dish casserole to feed your family.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
½ pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 902.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PIZZA DELUXE



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I made this with Pizza Sauce and Thick Crust Pizza Dough--both very easy and delicious. Why buy pizza that isn't even that good when you can make your own at home for less money and it tastes better? Recipe from The Pillsbury Cookbook. Cooking and preparation time exclude time to rise. Feel free to substitute or omit any ingredients. Enjoy!

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 1 pizza, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pizza dough (1 recipe thick crust pizza dough)
3/4 cup pizza sauce
3 1/2 ounces pepperoni, sliced
2 1/2 ounces mushrooms, sliced (if using canned, make sure you drain it)
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup provolone cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Grease 12" pizza pan. With greased fingers, press dough into prepared pan forming 1/2 inch rim.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) until light and doubled in size (15 to 30 minutes).
  • Heat oven to 400. Bake crust 8 to 10 minutes or until set and very light golden brown.
  • Spread Pizza Sauce over partially baked crust.
  • Arrange pepperoni, mushrooms, and green pepper over sauce.
  • Combine mozzarella and provolone cheeses and sprinkle over pizza.
  • Bake at 400 for an additional 18 to 25 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of toppings. This will add flavor and texture to your pizza casserole. Some popular toppings include pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a pizza casserole. You can use different types of bread, cheeses, and toppings. You can also add different spices and herbs to taste.
  • Make sure the casserole is cooked all the way through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover pizza dough or bread, and it is also a great way to feed a crowd. With so many different ways to make it, there is sure to be a pizza casserole recipe that everyone will love.

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