Best 7 Contest Winner Pizza Hotdish Recipes

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Pizza hotdish is a hearty and flavorful casserole dish that combines two classic comfort foods: pizza and hotdish. It features layers of cooked ground beef, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a tangy tomato sauce, all topped with a crispy golden crust. This versatile dish can be easily customized with different toppings and variations, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. From the classic Pizza Hotdish recipe to creative twists like Taco Pizza Hotdish and BBQ Chicken Pizza Hotdish, this collection offers a variety of delicious recipes sure to satisfy any pizza lover.

**Recipes included in the article:**

* Classic Pizza Hotdish: This traditional recipe features a combination of ground beef, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce, all topped with a crispy crust.

* Taco Pizza Hotdish: A fun and flavorful twist on the classic, this recipe incorporates taco-seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and salsa, creating a Mexican-inspired pizza hotdish.

* BBQ Chicken Pizza Hotdish: This unique recipe combines the smoky flavors of barbecue sauce and chicken with mozzarella cheese and a crispy crust, resulting in a dish that is both tangy and satisfying.

* Vegetarian Pizza Hotdish: This meatless option features a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers, along with mozzarella cheese and a tangy tomato sauce.

* Cheesy Pizza Hotdish: This indulgent recipe is loaded with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, creating a gooey and flavorful pizza hotdish that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

* Breakfast Pizza Hotdish: A creative and savory breakfast dish, this recipe features a combination of eggs, bacon, sausage, and mozzarella cheese, all topped with a crispy crust.

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

ZUCCHINI PIZZA CASSEROLE



Zucchini Pizza Casserole image

My husband has a hearty appetite, our two kids never tire of pizza and I grow lots of zucchini, so this tasty tomato casserole is absolutely tops with us throughout the entire year. Once you've tried the recipe, you may even decide to grow more zucchini in your own garden next summer! -Lynn Bernstetter, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini in colander; sprinkle with salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then squeeze out moisture. , Combine zucchini with eggs, Parmesan and half the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add green pepper. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes longer., Freeze option: Cool baked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap casserole; reheat on a lower oven rack until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PIZZA HOTDISH OR PIZZA CASSEROLE



Pizza Hotdish or Pizza Casserole image

My family absolutely raves about this recipe, so do their friends. I have shared this recipe with many people over the years. I got it about 20 years ago and it has become a staple to our regular line up. Who doesn't love pizza?

Provided by Dissie

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb lean hamburger or 1 lb ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
25 ounces spaghetti sauce (or 3 cans of tomato sauce)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (if you use all tomato sauce, use italian seasoning not only oregano)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
couple shakes hot sauce, not tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
1 (12 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (16 ounce) package pepperoni, for less salt, use 8 oz package of pepperoni
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
black olives (optional) or green olives (optional)
mushroom (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare egg noodles as directed on package, drain.
  • Add cheddar cheese soup to egg noodles and mix.
  • Meanwhile, brown hamburger with onion and garlic, drain grease.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, water, garlic salt, tomato sauce, salt and pepper and oregano.
  • Simmer about 5 minutes.
  • While heat is still on, add in half the package of pepperoni one at a time to make sure the pepperoni doesn't stick to each other. Pepperoni will become limp, this will let you know its ready.
  • Grease a 9x13 pan
  • Add meat mixture to noodle mixture and stir in 1/2 of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • Place meat and noodles in greased pan.
  • Cover top of casserole with remaining pepperoni like you top a pizza.
  • and then sprinkle the rest of the remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until bubbly and cheese melts and is starting to brown slightly.
  • *tip Use a cookie sheet under casserole to catch anything that may spill over during baking.

CONTEST WINNER - PIZZA HOTDISH



Contest Winner - Pizza Hotdish image

This was my winning entry in the Annual Power Facts Recipe Contest sponsored by Alabama Power. I think it was in 2003.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix
1 lb ground beef
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
2 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Mix together the prepared macaroni and cheese, ground beef, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, 2 jars pizza quick sauce and pepperoni, saving some pepperoni for garnish.
  • Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Top with remaining cheese and pepperoni.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 72.9, Sodium 862.3, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 26

CONTEST-WINNING TACO CASSEROLE



Contest-Winning Taco Casserole image

My preschooler doesn't eat ground beef unless it's taco flavored, so I came up with this casserole we all like. To make assembly easy, I prepare the taco meat and freeze several bags at a time. I also cook the noodles over the weekend for a timely supper later in the week. -Kathy Wilson, Romeoville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups nacho tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

PIZZA HOT DISH



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Here's a spin on pizza everyone will enjoy, especially pasta lovers. It's the best of both worlds! -Faythe Anderson, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and macaroni. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup and seasonings. , Spoon over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING GERMAN PIZZA



Contest-Winning German Pizza image

Meet the Cook: Most of our family lives in Pennsylvania. They visit us often, and I like to serve this simple meal when they do. Even if it's just my husband, our 1-1/2-year-old and me around the table, German Pizza is a favorite. We have 280 sows and raise pigs to feeder size. There's plenty to do, and quick meals are appreciated. I do a good bit of canning and freezing. I also enjoy sewing. And I love to read - especially Country Woman! -Audrey Nolt, Versailles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, diced
1-1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
6 medium potatoes (about 2-1/4 pounds), peeled and finely shredded
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the beef, onion, green pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., Reduce heat to low; melt butter in pan. Spread potatoes over butter and sprinkle with remaining salt. Top with beef mixture. Combine eggs and milk; pour over all. , Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until set in the center. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until melted. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CONTEST WINNER - TWICE-BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



Contest Winner - Twice-Baked Potato Casserole image

This was my winning entry in the Annual Power Facts Recipe Contest sponsored by Alabama Power. I think it was in 2004. Warning: it's loaded with fat, calories and TASTE!!

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked
8 slices bacon
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until cooked.
  • While potatoes are boiling, fry bacon.
  • Chop fried bacon.
  • Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Whip with electric mixer (don't whip until completely smooth - leave some chunks in it; if you whip it too much it will be soupy).
  • Put whipped potato mixture into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 445.2, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 14.6

Tips:

  • Use a variety of toppings to create a flavorful and visually appealing dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to pizza hotdish.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-made pizza crust or dough. This will save you a lot of time and effort.
  • If you're using a homemade crust or dough, be sure to let it rise before baking. This will help it to become light and fluffy.
  • Bake the pizza hotdish until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizza hotdish cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the cheese from running.

Conclusion:

Pizza hotdish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party dish. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pizza hotdish recipe that everyone will love.

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