Best 9 Pepperoni And Cheese Casserole Recipes

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Pepperoni and cheese casserole is a delightful combination of flavors that is sure to please the entire family. This classic dish is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve on special occasions, a pepperoni and cheese casserole is always a winner. With its cheesy, meaty goodness, this dish is sure to become a favorite in no time.

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

PEPPERONI CASSEROLE



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While I was recovering from surgery, a friend brought this over for dinner for us. We all enjoyed it but the kids really loved it. They bugged me until I got the recipe!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1/2 small onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce (don't have to add but sometimes the noodles need more sauce)
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni slices
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef and onion together in frying pan.
  • Drain fat.
  • Mix the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and beef together and then pour onto cooked noodles.
  • Stir well and layer in a greased casserole dish alternating with pepperoni slices and cheese.
  • Ending with a cheese layer.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PEPPERONI CASSEROLE



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Pizza taste without the takeout? Believe it! With great pepperoni flavor, this recipe will give the whole family an easy alternative on pizza night. -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1-1/2 cups pizza sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
30 slices pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in eggs, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and Italian seasoning. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. , Spread with pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; top with pepperoni and olives. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PEPPERONI CASSEROLE



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Spaghetti with a twist! Your standard spaghetti topped with a combination of mozzarella/cottage cheese and a layer of pepperoni to top it off. The sausage can be substituted with hamburger.

Provided by CKROPER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) jar pasta sauce
2 (12 ounce) containers cottage cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (3 ounce) packages sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown.
  • In the prepared casserole dish, mix the cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Spoon the cheese mixture over the sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1732.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

PEPPERONI GRILLED CHEESE



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This elevated recipe takes everything you know and love about garlic bread and pizza, and combines it into a grilled cheese sandwich unlike any other. We slather the outside of the bread with an assertive garlic Parmesan butter to create a delicious golden brown, crispy exterior. Layers of melted mozzarella and pepperoni make up the inside.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick softened butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 slices white bread
12 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese
24 slices pepperoni

Steps:

  • Mash the butter with the Parmesan, garlic, parsley and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • On a work surface, lay out 4 slices bread. Top each piece of bread with 2 slices mozzarella, 6 slices pepperoni, 1 more slice mozzarella and another slice of bread. Spread some of the herb butter on each sandwich.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sandwiches in batches as needed over medium-low heat until browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Season with salt.

ZITI PEPPERONI CASSEROLE



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This is my kids' favorite meal. And it's so easy to prepare, that they often do it themselves! It's very cheesy! I've also made this and cooked it in the microwave during the summer. Freezing instructions included. If you prefer, you may sub in ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) box ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated (or more)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated (or more)
1/2 lb pepperoni, chopped
1 lb cottage cheese
bell pepper
mushroom
onion

Steps:

  • Set aside some of the cheeses for topping the casserole.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Spoon into a 13x9 baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375º for 40 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  • To freeze: Cover dish with foil and freeze. When frozen you can pop it out of the container and put in a freezer bag if desired. To heat: Thaw and preheat oven to 350°F Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes more.

BAKED MACARONI WITH PEPPERONI



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This dish is good by itself with a salad and cornbread or as a side dish.

Provided by April

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
½ pound shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
25 slices pepperoni sausage
salt and pepper to taste
onion powder to taste
garlic powder to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish combine cooked macaroni, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cheeses, pepperoni, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1085.9 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

PEPPERONI CHEESE BAKE



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Looking for an easy-to-make dinner? Then check out this pepperoni and cheese bake made with Original Bisquick® mix - ready in just 35 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 package (3 1/4-ounce size) sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
Sliced ripe olives, if desired
Pizza sauce, heated, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Generously grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with shortening.
  • Stir Bisquick, Parmesan cheese, water, Italian seasoning and pepperoni until moistened; spread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with olives.
  • Bake uncovered 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are light golden and cheese is melted; cool slightly. Serve warm. Serve with pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg

PEPPERONI CHEESE BAKE



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My husband requests this all the time! Often I bake one on the weekend and use it for a quick breakfast during the week. It calls for just a handful of ingredients and is so quick to make. -Suzanne Kern

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
5 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a greased 9-in. pie plate, layer the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and basil; pour over the cheese. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY PEPPERONI POTATO CASSEROLE



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Frozen hash browns make this pepperoni and potato casserole a breeze to make. Bake until the cheese is melted-and enjoy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups ORE-IDA Diced Hash Brown Potatoes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
4 oz. OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup CLASSICO Traditional Pizza Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix potatoes and 1/2 cup cheese; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Top with layers of pepperoni, vegetables and pizza sauce; cover with foil.
  • Bake 40 min. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your casserole has a crispy, golden-brown crust, use a combination of grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. These cheeses melt well together and provide a nice contrast in texture.
  • For a cheesier flavor, use a combination of white and yellow cheddar cheeses. You can also add a sprinkle of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have any canned tomato soup, you can make your own by blending fresh tomatoes with a bit of salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • To save time, you can use pre-shredded cheese and refrigerated pizza dough. Just be sure to thaw the dough according to the package directions before using it.
  • If you're looking for a healthier version of this casserole, you can use whole-wheat pizza dough and low-fat cheese. You can also add some chopped vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni and cheese casserole is a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

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