Best 2 Puffed Pizza Casserole Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than puffed pizza casserole! This dish is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of crispy golden pastry, flavorful tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover pizza dough or pizza sauce. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a weeknight meal that the whole family will love, puffed pizza casserole is sure to hit the spot!

Here are our top 2 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

Ingredients

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

PUFFED-UP PIZZA CASSEROLE RECIPE

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Provided by crisscut

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/2 cup water
1 1 1/2 pkg. dry spaghetti sauce sauce mix
1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tbsp. cooking oil
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheesse (2 cups)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 12" skillet, cook ground beef until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, onion, green pepper, water, spaghetti sauce mix, oregano, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat milk, eggs, butter and cooking oil with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the flour and beat for 2 minutes more. Turn meat mixture into a 13" x 9" baking pan; sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with the flour mixture. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes or until puffed and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

Use a store-bought refrigerated pizza dough or make your own dough ahead of time.
If you're using a pre-made sauce, doctor it up with some Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. Anything from pepperoni and sausage to vegetables and cheese will work.
If you want a crispier crust, brush the edges of the dough with olive oil before baking.
Serve the casserole immediately with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Conclusion:

Puffed pizza casserole is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's also a great way to use up leftover pizza dough or sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hot and bubbly casserole on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give puffed pizza casserole a try.