Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole! Combining the savory goodness of ground beef, pork sausage, and pepperoni, this dish is a hearty twist on your favorite pizza. Layered with gooey mozzarella cheese and baked under a crispy crust, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings. This easy-to-make casserole promises to satisfy even the biggest appetites while offering the rich flavors of a classic meat-loaded pizza. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or spices for an extra burst of flavor. Whether served alone or with a side salad, this dish will be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 1 cup chopped pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (26-oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1 (13.8-oz) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and pork sausage until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped pepperoni, flour, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Add tomato basil pasta sauce and bring to a boil; remove from heat.
- Spoon mixture into the baking dish and top with 1½ cups mozzarella cheese.
- Unroll pizza dough over cheese layer; brush with olive oil and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg