Best 3 Slow Cooker Pizza Bake Recipe Freezer Meal Recipes

Have you ever dreamt of savoring a delicious pizza bake without spending hours in the kitchen? Now you can, with the convenience of a slow cooker pizza bake freezer meal! Prepare this delectable dish ahead of time, freeze it, and enjoy a piping hot, cheesy pizza bake whenever the craving strikes. This mouthwatering recipe combines all the classic pizza flavors in a convenient and time-saving package.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

Ingredients

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

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole image

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

Ingredients

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

HOMEMADE FREEZER PIZZA

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Instead of buying one of those freezer pizza's that you can't really choose the toppings on why not make a few yourself and have ready in the freezer! This tried-and-true method preserves a fresh, crisp crust even through the freezing process! The secret's in the cheese; when applied to the crust before any toppings or sauce, the cheese seals the crust against the moisture in the sauce. Do not thaw before baking!

Provided by TishT

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 1 pizza, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 lb Italian sausage, browned
1/4 lb ground beef, browned
1/4 cup onion, chopped and sauteed
2 ounces pepperoni slices
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt

Steps:

Put in automatic bread machine: place ingredients in container in following order: water, olive oil, flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
Select Dough setting and press Start.
Spray pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
Gently stretch pizza crust to fit pan, forming raised edge at lip.
Sprinkle crust with grated mozzarella cheese.
Dot with browned sausage, ground beef, pepperoni and chopped and sautéed onion.
Gently spread marinara sauce to cover cheese and toppings.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and salt to taste.
To freeze: flash freeze pizza in pan.
When frozen, wrap in aluminum foil.
To prepare: do not thaw pizza.
Heat oven to 400°.
Bake frozen pizza for 20 to 25 minutes, until crust is browned, sauce bubbles and cheese is fully melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.6, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 80.9, Sodium 1285.5, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 28.3

Tips:

For the best results, use a high-quality pizza sauce. A good homemade sauce or a store-bought brand that you enjoy will work well.
If you don't have a slow cooker liner, you can grease the crock pot with cooking spray to prevent the pizza from sticking.
To make sure the pizza cooks evenly, flip it halfway through the cooking time.
If you want a crispy crust, you can broil the pizza for a few minutes after it's done cooking in the slow cooker.
You can customize the pizza with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker pizza bake is an easy and delicious meal that can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for feeding a crowd. The pizza is cooked in a slow cooker, so it's virtually hands-off. Plus, it's customizable, so you can make it to your liking. Whether you like it with pepperoni, sausage, or vegetables, this slow cooker pizza bake is sure to be a hit.