Best 5 Pizza Puff Casserole Recipes

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Pizza puff casserole is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the convenience of a casserole. It is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. This casserole is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings. This article will provide you with tips on how to make the best pizza puff casserole, including choosing the right ingredients, assembling the casserole, and baking it to perfection.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PUFFED PIZZA CASSEROLE



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"My sister gave me this recipe 20 years ago," recalls Linda Wilkens of Maple Grove, Minnesota. "The hefty, comforting one-dish meal has a fun popover crust...and the pizza flavor makes it a favorite with all ages!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons spaghetti sauce mix
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, water and spaghetti sauce mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place flour in a small bowl. Combine the milk, egg and oil; whisk into flour just until blended. , Pour meat mixture into a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Pour flour mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PIZZA PUFF CASSEROLE



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I make this often, my family loves this as an alternative to pizza, you may use your own favorite pizza sauce in place of the sauce ingredients, I do all the time, have fun using different toppings :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup flour
3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons diced onions
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch garlic powder
1/3 cup tomato sauce (can be used if desired instead of above ingredients) or 1/3 cup favorite pizza sauce (can be used if desired instead of above ingredients)
1/2 cup diced pepperoni (OR both combined) or 1/2 cup salami (OR both combined)
1/4 cup diced red bell peppers (OR both) or 1/4 cup green bell pepper (OR both)
1/4-1/2 cup black olives
1/2-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan or an 11 x 7-inc pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, flour and milk until smooth.
  • Stir in onion, butter, salt and cayenne.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking pan.
  • In another small bowl, combine oregano, basil, garlic powder and tomato sauce; gently drizzle over the batter, and cut in with a knife to produce a marbled effect. (reserve a couple of tablespoons of sauce for the top of the pizza puff).
  • Sprinkle pepperoni or salami and the bell peppers and whatever else you would like to use such as mushrooms, onions etc over the sauce; dot with a little more sauce over the cheese (this is optional).
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 194, Sodium 1112, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 18.4

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

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

PIZZA POTATO PUFF CASSEROLE



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (8-ounce) can pizza sauce
12 slices pepperoni
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (16-ounce) package frozen potato puffs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned, stirring frequently. Drain and return beef mixture to skillet. Reduce heat to medium; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Spoon beef mixture into an 8"x8"baking pan lightly sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Spoon pizza sauce evenly over beef; arrange pepperoni and green pepper over sauce. Sprinkle with cheese; arrange potato puffs over top. Cover with aluminum foil; bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through. Tip: An edible centerpiece is so easy! Simply pile colorful fruit in a basket, then tuck nuts into the spaces in between. We like lemons and almonds in summer, apples and walnuts in fall.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use refrigerated pizza dough for an easy and quick option. You can also make your own dough if you have the time.
  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough before adding the toppings.
  • Use a variety of toppings to create a flavorful and colorful casserole. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Add a layer of cheese in the middle of the casserole for a gooey and melted center.
  • Bake the casserole until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the casserole hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Pizza puff casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With its flaky crust, gooey cheese, and flavorful toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pizza puff casserole a try.

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