Best 8 Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipes

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Pepperoni pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun weekend lunch. This hearty and comforting casserole combines all the flavors of your favorite pizza in a single dish. With its layers of savory pepperoni, melted cheese, and a tangy tomato sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you're a fan of classic pepperoni or prefer to add other toppings like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms, this recipe can be customized to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying pepperoni pizza casserole.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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A cheesy casserole with all of your favorite pizza toppings. I like to serve this with a salad and garlic bread. The leftovers are great. I have prepared this in advance and then taken it to potlucks in a slow cooker the next day.

Provided by tburton1219

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or as needed
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped
20 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking the meat apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • Mix the noodles with the cooked ground beef, spaghetti sauce, black olives, mushrooms, pepperoni, and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl. Spoon the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 133.8 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1276.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Loaded with popular pizza flavors, this noodle bake is sure to be a winner with all ages. You can use ground beef instead of turkey. I like to serve it with garlic bread and a salad. -Debbie Staley, Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
2 pounds ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook noodles according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with mushrooms, cheeses and pepperoni. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheeses have melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

UPSIDE DOWN PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Upside Down Pepperoni Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
5 ounces turkey pepperoni, slices
3 -4 ounces low fat mozzarella, shredded
1 (16 1/3 ounce) package grands homestyle refrigerated reduced-fat buttermilk biscuits, separated and cut into fourths

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare baking dish (I use a 1.75qt oval baker).
  • Over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet until beef is browned.
  • Add the mushrooms, olives, pepperoni and tomato sauce and heat through.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Top randomly with biscuit pieces.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes until biscuits are browned and casserole is bubbly.

HEARTY PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Friends and family love my new spin on pizza. Packed with cheeses, meats, and tomatoes, this hearty pasta dish will go fast! Nancy Foust Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Drain pasta; stir into meat sauce., Divide half of the mixture between two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top each with pepperoni and Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kota08cougar

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb bob evans Italian sausage (doesn't have to be bob Evans)
12 ounces wide egg noodles, Cooked according to package directions
2 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Crumble sausage into medium skillet;Cook over medium heat until browned, Stirring Occasionally. Remove sausage and drain. In a Large lightly greesed casserole dish,layer one half noodles, one half sausage and one half remaining ingredints. repeat with second lqyer of noodles, then sausage and remaning ingredients, Reserving several pepperoni slices to garnish top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve immedatly of refridgerate leftovers.

THICK PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This makes a ton of food. This is like lasagna without the layers and the work. Serve with salad and garlic bread. Great for a potluck.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (3 ounce) packages sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9X13 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, drain grease. Mix in the cooked pasta and pasta sauce. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olives, mushrooms 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.

PEPPERONI PIZZA MAC CASSEROLE



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Try using 2 jars of pizza sauce instead of 1 jar and the can of tomatoes. This will give the finished dish more of a "pizza" flavor. Try adding other pizza toppings you may like (mushrooms, ham, use Italian sausage instead of ground beef, etc.). The possibilities are endless!

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
1 jar(s) (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can(s) (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, italian style, undrained
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp italian seasoning
4 oz sliced pepperoni
12 oz grated mozzarella

Steps:

  • 1. Cook meat, onion and green pepper in a 4-5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat, stirring often, until meat is crumbly and no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes).
  • 2. Add the pizza sauce, tomatoes, garlic and Italian seasoning and cooked macaroni. Mix well and cook another 4-5 minutes to heat through.
  • 3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 4. Line the bottom of an 8" X 8" glass baking dish with a single layer of pepperoni slices. Spoon 1/2 of the macaroni mixture over the pepperoni. Spread evenly.
  • 5. Top with 1/2 of the remaining pepperoni and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese.
  • 6. Spoon remaining macaroni mixture over all and spread evenly. Top with remaining pepperoni (pushing gently into the macaroni mixture) and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • 7. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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this is a great casserole we take to to brunch and everyone loves it

Provided by Patsy Fowler

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz uncooked spiral pasta
1 lb italian sausage or ground beef
4 c spaghetti sauce
4 oz mushrooms drained
1 c grated parmesan cheese
6 oz sliced pepperoni
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350. On the stove top bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. Return the pasta to the pot.
  • 2. Meanwhile in a saute pan over medium heat cook the sausage and drain. Add the sausage, spaghetti sauce and mushrooms to the pasta and stir to combine. Stir in the parmesan cheese and half of the pepperoni slices.
  • 3. Spread pasta mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Top with the mozzarella cheese. Arrange remaining half of pepperoni slices over top. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a pre-made pizza crust or flatbread.
  • If you're using fresh mushrooms, sauté them in a little bit of butter or oil before adding them to the casserole.
  • For a crispier crust, bake the casserole at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time.
  • If you like a gooey, cheesy casserole, use a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • Add your favorite toppings, such as sliced pepperoni, diced bell peppers, or crumbled sausage.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni pizza casserole is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover pizza crust or flatbread. With its simple ingredients and endless topping possibilities, pepperoni pizza casserole is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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