Puffed-up pizza casserole combines the flavors and textures of your favorite pizza with the ease and convenience of a casserole. With its crispy crust, cheesy filling, and customizable toppings, this dish is a versatile crowd-pleaser that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. In this article, we will guide you through the simple steps to prepare a mouthwatering puffed-up pizza casserole, providing tips and variations to suit your preferences and dietary requirements.
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PUFFED PIZZA CASSEROLE
"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
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
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
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
PUFFED-UP PIZZA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef until brown. Drain off the 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 13x9x2-inch baking pan; sprinkle with the mozzarella. Top with the flour mixture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 30 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Fat 31 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 989 mg, Sugar 4 g
PIZZA CASSEROLE
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
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
PUFFED-UP PIZZA CASSEROLE RECIPE
Provided by crisscut
Number Of Ingredients 16
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 large baking dish to ensure that the casserole cooks evenly and doesn't overflow.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza crust before adding the toppings.
- Be generous with the cheese! It helps to hold the casserole together and gives it a gooey, delicious texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. You can use any of your favorite pizza toppings, or get creative and try something new.
- Serve the casserole hot and bubbly, with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Puffed-up pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover pizza crust, and it's also a fun and creative way to serve pizza. With so many different topping options, there's sure to be a puffed-up pizza casserole that everyone will enjoy.
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