Best 3 Cheesy Pizza Casserole Recipes

**Cheesy Pizza Casserole: A Comforting Dish with Endless Variations**

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our delectable Cheesy Pizza Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that brings the classic pizza flavors to your dinner table in a casserole form. This versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to create a casserole that suits your personal preferences and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a meaty, veggie-packed, or gluten-free version, our Cheesy Pizza Casserole has got you covered. Dive into the culinary adventure and discover the perfect combination of melty cheese, savory sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings, all baked to perfection in a golden-brown casserole crust. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA CASSEROLE

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Skip pizza delivery tonight! Revamp your beloved pepperoni pizza into this crowd-pleasing casserole with pasta, marinara, pepperoni, and lots of cheese.

Provided by Hannah Zimmerman

Categories Entree Dinner Pasta Ingredient

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

Salt, for pasta cooking water
Cooking spray, for greasing the casserole dish
16 ounces dry penne pasta
8 ounces Italian sausage links
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
4 ounces baby bella mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1/4 cup sliced black olives
24 ounces (2 1/2 cups) store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces pepperoni slices

Steps:

Preheat the oven and prepare the casserole dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Set it aside.
Cook the pasta: Fill a large pot with water, season the water generously with salt, and bring it up to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package instructions, until al dente. Strain the pasta into a colander placed in the sink and set it aside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1231 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHEESY PIZZA CASSEROLE

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I discovered this recipe in the reader's exchange page of our local electric cooperative's magazine. Serve it whenever you've got a crowd to please!-Judy Chandler, Franklin, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
7 ounces vermicelli, cooked and drained
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepperoni, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in mushrooms; set aside. , Combine vermicelli and butter in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; toss to coat. Pour 1 cup tomato sauce over pasta; top with half of meat mixture. Combine Swiss and mozzarella cheeses; sprinkle half over top. Sprinkle with oregano and basil. Layer with remaining meat and cheese mixtures. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHEESY PIZZA CASSEROLE

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Add something cheesy to your family's Italian cuisine night! Serve beef and pasta casserole - a dish that's ready in 50 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (9 oz)
1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 jar (4.5 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. In ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole, mix pasta, beef and remaining ingredients except cheese.
Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful casserole. A good combination is mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
Add some cooked vegetables to the casserole for a healthy boost. Broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach are all good choices.
If you don't have any refrigerated pizza dough, you can use a store-bought pizza crust.
Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the casserole. This will help the crust to cook evenly.
Serve the casserole hot out of the oven with a side of marinara sauce or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Cheesy pizza casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover pizza dough. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.