Best 7 Slow Cooked Pizza Casserole Recipes

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If you are in search of a delightful and effortless dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the convenience of a casserole, then slow cooked pizza casserole is the perfect recipe for you. This delectable dish features a crispy, cheesy crust, a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, and an array of your favorite pizza toppings, all cooked together in a slow cooker for maximum convenience. With just a few simple steps and minimal effort, you can create a mouthwatering pizza casserole that will satisfy the cravings of the entire family. So gather your ingredients, preheat your slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in a delicious and comforting meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKED PIZZA CASSEROLE



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A friend from church gave me the recipe for this satisfying slow-cooked casserole. It's always one of the first dishes emptied at potlucks, and it can easily be adapted to personal tastes. -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash pepper
1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper; heat through., Spoon half the mixture into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with half the noodles, pepperoni and cheeses. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 1009mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SLOW COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This slow cooker pizza casserole is a great dinner dish for feeding a family. Both kids and adults will love this tasty pizza dish.

Provided by Gus

Categories     dinner

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g (1.1 lb) rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
1 onion, diced
500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef
100 g (3.5 oz) pepperoni, chopped
800 g (1.8 lb) pizza sauce
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a fry pan, cook the onion, ground beef, and pepperoni until browned. Drain off any excess fluid. Lastly, mix in the pizza sauce, diced bell pepper, and put to the side.
  • Next, in a slow cooker, add a little bit of meat sauce to the bottom and then layer in the following order. Pasta, pizza sauce, cheese, and repeat until you run out of the meat sauce. Finish off with some mozzarella on top.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Serve & Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 323.0 g, Calories 492.0 kcal, Fat 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, TransFat 1.3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 34 g

SLOW-COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE



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A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. -Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Drain pasta; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beef mixture, cheese, pizza sauce, soup and pepperoni. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SLOW COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Slow cooker pizza casserole is an east crockpot recipe that is loaded with your favorite pizza flavors. Made with pasta, pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese, and ground beef it will be a new family favorite.

Provided by Kmac

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 can/jar pizza sauce
Your favorite pasta (cooked al dente)
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 lb lean ground beef (browned)
pepperoni

Steps:

  • Mix 1 jar of pizza sauce with pasta and ground beef.
  • Add half of pasta mixture into the slow cooker, top with additional sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
  • Add a second layer using remaining ingredients, pasta & ground beef, sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni
  • Cook on low 1-2 hours.

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

SLOW COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This yummy and fillng recipe makes a full crockpot, which your whole family will enjoy! I like to add a salad and some garlic bread to complete the meal.

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce
1 1/2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained
1 lb sausage, cooked and drained
1 lb corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shedded mozzarella cheese
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 (3 ounce) packages sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all indgredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or on HIGH for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1335.6, Fat 73.4, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 217.2, Sodium 2844.2, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 75.2

SLOW COOKER PUFFY PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This recipe is for a 4qt slow cooker; if using a 6qt pot, reduce the times by 25%. Adapted from a recipe at A Year of Slow Cooking. http://bit.ly/a9ogX2

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Easy

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried green pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
20 pepperoni slices (optional)
1/2 cup sliced olive (optional)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, place the ground beef, onions and garlic. Cook 8-10 minutes until no longer pink; break the beef up into small pieces with a spoon. Drain and discard the fat. Add salt, cornstarch, dried onion, parsley, sugar, garlic powder, green pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, the tomato sauce and the water. Stir over low heat until small bubbles appear around the edges.
  • Spray a 4qt slow cooker with non-stick spray. Transfer the meat sauce into the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, milk, eggs and mozzarella cheese. Pour carefully over meat sauce. Top with pepperoni and/or olives, if desired. Sprinkle with parmesan, cover, and cook on high 4 hours (3 hrs for a 6qt pot), until the topping is puffed, golden brown, and pulling away from the sides of the pot. (Cooking on low is not recommended.).

Tips:

  • Use a variety of toppings to create a flavorful and visually appealing casserole. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and olives.
  • To make the casserole extra cheesy, use a combination of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • If you want a crispy crust, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top of the casserole before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty dinner, give this recipe a try!

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