Best 5 Double Crust Pizza Casserole Recipes

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If you're yearning for a delectable and filling meal that combines the irresistible flavors of pizza with the comforting warmth of a casserole, look no further than the double crust pizza casserole. This culinary masterpiece tantalizes taste buds with layers of savory fillings, a golden-brown crust, and a rich tomato sauce that seeps into every bite. Whether you're hosting a casual family gathering, entertaining friends, or simply craving a hearty and satisfying dish, this double crust pizza casserole is sure to become a beloved favorite.

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DOUBLE-CRUST PIZZA CASSEROLE



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After my husband and I got married, this biscuit pizza solved the what's-for-dinner problem. As our family grew, I just made bigger and bigger batches. It never disappoints!-Pat Crane, Pine City, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 cups biscuit/baking mix
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 plum tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in 1 can pizza sauce and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk and egg; stir just until moistened. Spread half the batter onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with remaining pizza sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, pepper, onion and beef mixture. Spoon remaining batter over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78 mg cholesterol, Sodium 710 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, Fiber 3 g fiber), Protein 26 g protein.

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

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.

DOUBLE-STUFFED SHEET-PAN PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



Double-stuffed Sheet-Pan Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: warm water, sugar, active dry yeast, flour, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, string cheese, tomato sauce, topping of your choice

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package active dry yeast
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt, optional
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
string cheese
tomato sauce
topping of your choice

Steps:

  • To a bowl or stand mixer, add the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let the yeast proof for 5-15 minutes in a warm place until it is bubbling.
  • Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
  • Add in the flour and salt. Mix in the bowl until well combined and the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly to smooth out the dough and develop gluten. Form the dough into a ball and place into a new, large greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise for one hour or until doubled in size.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, and cut 2-three ounce (85g) portions of the dough. Roll each portion out to a size slightly larger than a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking sheet.
  • Place the first rolled dough rectangle onto the greased baking sheet. Sprinkle a thick layer of mozzarella cheese onto the dough, then place the second sheet of dough on top to cover the cheese.
  • Place string cheese into the edges of the dough, and fold the edges over the cheese, crimping the edges.
  • Brush the dough with olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
  • Quickly top the stuffed bottom crust with sauce and any extra toppings or cheese you would like.
  • Bake until the toppings are heated through, and the cheese has started to brown 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the pizza to a cutting board, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 3 grams

DOUBLE CRUST STUFFED PIZZA



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This is my take on a Chicago style pizza. Don't be afraid of the sausage patty, it makes the pizza!

Provided by pnutmommy

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the white sugar and the warm water in a large bowl or in the work bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm sugar water, and let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Stir 1 tablespoon olive oil into the yeast mixture.
  • Stir 1/2 teaspoon salt into the flour. Mix half of the flour mixture into the yeast water, and stir until no dry spots remain. Stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes (or mix with dough hook in stand mixer).
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Combine the crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and salt in small saucepan. Cover pan, and cook over low heat until tomatoes start to break down, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll one piece into a 12 inch thin circle. Roll the other half into a thicker, 9 inch circle.
  • Place the 12 inch dough round into an ungreased 9 inch springform pan. Sprinkle dough with 1 cup of cheese. Shape sausage into a 9 inch patty and place in pan on top of the cheese. Layer pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, red pepper, and remaining cheese on top of sausage patty. Top with the 9 inch dough round and pinch edges to seal. Cut several 1/2 inch vent holes in the top crust. Spread sauce evenly on the top crust, leaving a 1/2 inch border at the edges.
  • Bake pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is set, the cheese is melted, and the sausage is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Let hot pizza rest for 15 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1063.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

EASY UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA CASSEROLE



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I can't recall where I got this recipe from, but it is a very simple casserole that is very good too! Your little ones will love it for sure!

Provided by Jenni

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in sauce, mushrooms, and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole.
  • Flatten each biscuit with your hands and arrange on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden, 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1167.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more colorful your casserole, the more appealing it will be. Try using a mix of bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and zucchini.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is what makes pizza casserole so delicious. Use a combination of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan for the best flavor.
  • Cook the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and that the cheese is nice and gooey.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, olives, and bell peppers.

Conclusion:

Pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover pizza crust. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a pizza casserole recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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