HEARTY PIZZA CASSEROLE

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"This cheesy, meaty meal is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time," says Barbara Walker of Brookville, Kansas. "Downsizing it allows me to enjoy it more often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 small fresh mushrooms, halved
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, pepperoni, olives, sugar, Italian seasoning and pepper., Drain macaroni; add to meat mixture. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

jeremy trujillo
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Amn Sultan
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This is the best pizza casserole recipe I've ever tried. Thank you for sharing it!


Shrafat Ali
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This casserole is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Mozammel RB
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pizza and casseroles. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


Muhammad Shahzad duhddi rajpoot
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the casserole turned out delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Sardar FB
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I wish the recipe had included more pictures. It would have been helpful to see what the casserole looked like at different stages of the cooking process.


Arbaz Ali
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The instructions were a bit confusing. I had to reread them several times before I was able to start cooking.


Ephirem Legese
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The casserole was a bit too dry for my liking. I think it would have been better with more sauce.


Golden Spatula
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I found this casserole to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


EXP Gemar
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This casserole is a little bit too cheesy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be better with less cheese.


roknujjaman khan
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I'm not a big fan of pizza, but I loved this casserole. It's a great way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza without the bread.


Olatunji Olaleye
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This casserole is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the cheese and the pepperoni, and they don't even notice the spinach.


Matto nasar
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


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This casserole is so delicious and cheesy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Ishaku Sarwuta
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pizza ingredients.


Labake Odunayo
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a crowd-pleaser.


Laiba Rajput
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I love how easy this casserole is to make. I can throw it together in no time and it always turns out great.


king shallom oluwole ajani
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This is the best pizza casserole I've ever had! The crust is crispy and the filling is cheesy and flavorful.


Malik Zulqarnain
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mujim qais
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This pizza casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were delicious and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.