Best 6 Ground Beef Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable Ground Beef Pepperoni Pizza Casserole, a harmonious blend of classic Italian flavors and hearty comfort food. This casserole is a masterful fusion of savory ground beef, spicy pepperoni, melted cheese, and a zesty tomato sauce, all nestled in a crispy crescent roll crust. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible dish that combines the best of pizza and casserole worlds.

In addition, our versatile and comprehensive article offers a treasure trove of additional pizza casserole recipes to satisfy every craving. Discover the cheesy delight of our Chicken Alfredo Pizza Casserole, a creamy and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, Alfredo sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Experience the Mexican-inspired fiesta of our Taco Pizza Casserole, featuring seasoned ground beef, taco seasoning, and a medley of Mexican cheeses. For a vegetarian delight, our Veggie Pizza Casserole bursts with colorful vegetables, a flavorful tomato sauce, and a crispy crust. Each recipe is a culinary masterpiece, offering unique flavor combinations and textures that will leave you craving more.

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4-INGREDIENT DUMP AND BAKE PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Family-friendly dinners don't get much easier than this 4-Ingredient Dump and Bake Pizza Casserole! There's no need to boil the pasta ahead of time, since all of the ingredients cook together in one dish!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow pasta
3 cups (about 25.5 ounces) marinara sauce
3 cups water
1 (5 ounce) package mini pepperoni, divided ((or substitute with regular or turkey pepperoni, chopped))
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In the prepared baking dish (or in a separate bowl), stir together uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, about ¾ of the package of pepperoni, and salt. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove dish from oven, take off cover, and give the pasta a stir. At this point it should be almost done, but still a bit firm ("al dente").
  • Sprinkle mozzarella over the top and place remaining pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Return the dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for about 5-10 more minutes (or until cheese is melted and pasta is tender).
  • Garnish with optional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 1180 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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A cheesy casserole with all of your favorite pizza toppings. I like to serve this with a salad and garlic bread. The leftovers are great. I have prepared this in advance and then taken it to potlucks in a slow cooker the next day.

Provided by tburton1219

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or as needed
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped
20 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking the meat apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • Mix the noodles with the cooked ground beef, spaghetti sauce, black olives, mushrooms, pepperoni, and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl. Spoon the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 133.8 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1276.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This recipe takes all the good things we love on pizza and combines them with egg noodles to form a great, one-dish casserole to feed your family.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
½ pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 902.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Loaded with popular pizza flavors, this noodle bake is sure to be a winner with all ages. You can use ground beef instead of turkey. I like to serve it with garlic bread and a salad. -Debbie Staley, Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
2 pounds ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook noodles according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with mushrooms, cheeses and pepperoni. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheeses have melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

HEARTY PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Friends and family love my new spin on pizza. Packed with cheeses, meats, and tomatoes, this hearty pasta dish will go fast! Nancy Foust Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Drain pasta; stir into meat sauce., Divide half of the mixture between two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top each with pepperoni and Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

DELICIOUS GROUND BEEF PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Oven

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
salt or seasoning salt and pepper
3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 lb pepperoni, divided
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 cups pasta sauce
3 -4 cups rigatoni pasta (cooked to firm-tender and drained, do not overcook the pasta)
4 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the gound beef in a medium skillet with the onions, green peppers, garlic, salt pepper until meat is browned and veggies are tender; drain fat, and mix in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir in the 1/2-pound pepperoni (chop this pepperoni to add to the mixture, leave the remaining half pound pepperoni sliced), mushrooms, pasta sauce; stir well until combined; simmer for 20-25 minutes on top of stove.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the cooked rigatoni pasta on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
  • Layer with pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
  • Top with the ground beef/pasta sauce mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until bubbly.
  • Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.9, Fat 63.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 208.1, Sodium 2499.8, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 18.2, Protein 56.4

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to finely chop the pepperoni to ensure even distribution throughout the casserole.
  • For a crispier crust, use a combination of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Add a layer of cooked bacon or crumbled sausage to the casserole for extra flavor and protein.
  • Top the casserole with sliced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for a colorful and flavorful addition.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

With its hearty combination of ground beef, pepperoni, and melted cheese, this Ground Beef Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It's easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your own preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a fun dish to serve at a party, this casserole is a great choice.

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