Indulge in a culinary delight with our delectable Pepperoni Casserole, a harmonious blend of savory flavors and comforting textures. This casserole is a symphony of hearty pepperoni, melty cheese, and tender pasta, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. The aroma of baked pepperoni and herbs wafts through the kitchen, enticing your senses and beckoning you to take a bite. Discover three unique recipes within this article, each offering a distinct twist on this classic dish. Whether you prefer a traditional version, a spicy kick, or a vegetarian alternative, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
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
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
PEPPERONI CASSEROLE
Spaghetti with a twist! Your standard spaghetti topped with a combination of mozzarella/cottage cheese and a layer of pepperoni to top it off. The sausage can be substituted with hamburger.
Provided by CKROPER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown.
- In the prepared casserole dish, mix the cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Spoon the cheese mixture over the sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1732.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
PEPPERONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon oil.
- Bring a large pasta pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a big pinch of salt and the pasta. Cover and return the water to a boil. Remove the cover and cook for 5 minutes. The pasta will not be completely cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. When it is hot, add the onions and zucchini and cook until they are softened and brown slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and pepperoni and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and basil and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 cup of the tomato sauce for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Garlic Bread Pizza.
- Stir in the pasta and cheese into the skillet. Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top and drizzle with the 1 tablespoon oil. Bake until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
PEPPERONI CASSEROLE
Pizza taste without the takeout? Believe it! With great pepperoni flavor, this recipe will give the whole family an easy alternative on pizza night. -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in eggs, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and Italian seasoning. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. , Spread with pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; top with pepperoni and olives. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
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
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.
PEPPERONI CASSEROLE
While I was recovering from surgery, a friend brought this over for dinner for us. We all enjoyed it but the kids really loved it. They bugged me until I got the recipe!
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown the ground beef and onion together in frying pan.
- Drain fat.
- Mix the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and beef together and then pour onto cooked noodles.
- Stir well and layer in a greased casserole dish alternating with pepperoni slices and cheese.
- Ending with a cheese layer.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
UPSIDE DOWN PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Upside Down Pepperoni Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brooke the Cook in
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare baking dish (I use a 1.75qt oval baker).
- Over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet until beef is browned.
- Add the mushrooms, olives, pepperoni and tomato sauce and heat through.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Top randomly with biscuit pieces.
- Bake 15-18 minutes until biscuits are browned and casserole is bubbly.
ZITI PEPPERONI CASSEROLE
This is my kids' favorite meal. And it's so easy to prepare, that they often do it themselves! It's very cheesy! I've also made this and cooked it in the microwave during the summer. Freezing instructions included. If you prefer, you may sub in ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set aside some of the cheeses for topping the casserole.
- Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- Spoon into a 13x9 baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375º for 40 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
- To freeze: Cover dish with foil and freeze. When frozen you can pop it out of the container and put in a freezer bag if desired. To heat: Thaw and preheat oven to 350°F Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes more.
HEARTY PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
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
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.
CHEESY, BEEFY NOODLE CASSEROLE W/PEPPERONI
This was a pure scavenger hunt through the freezer, fridge and pantry! It came out really good! Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight supper!
Provided by Wildflour
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In deep skillet, saute beef, onion, salt and pepper, herbs and garlic til done. Drain grease if any.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce and mushrooms.
- Heat to a very low simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni noodles til just about done. Drain well, do not rinse.
- Stir cooked noodles into sauce.
- Pour into greased 13x9-inch glass casserole dish.
- Top with mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and oregano.
- Top with pepperoni slices.
- Bake in 350ºF oven for 30-35 minutes til cheese is done to your liking.
PEPPERONI, PASTA, AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the spaghetti and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or deep stove-top casserole dish over medium heat. Scatter the flour over the butter and mix with a wooden spoon into a paste. Continue stirring in a figure "8", making sure to get into the corners of the pan, until the paste puffs slightly and lightens in color, about 1 minute. Off the heat gradually whisk the milk into the paste. Return to medium-high heat and whisk until thickened, then simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce has the consistency of heavy cream, about 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and nutmeg. Season with salt, pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk 1 cup Monterey Jack. Stir in the broccoli, peas, pepperoni and spaghetti, and heat until warmed through.
- Top casserole with the remaining 1 cup cheese; transfer to the broiler, and cook casserole until brown and bubbly. Cool slightly and serve.
PEPPERONI ZITI CASSEROLE
I took a traditional family recipe and put my own nutritious spin on it to create this casserole. The chopped spinach and turkey pepperoni add color and flair. -Andrea Abrahamsen, Brentwood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the 29-oz. can tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper. Drain pasta; fold into turkey mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the water and remaining tomato sauce; pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THICK PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
This makes a ton of food. This is like lasagna without the layers and the work. Serve with salad and garlic bread. Great for a potluck.
Provided by KelBel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9X13 casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown, drain grease. Mix in the cooked pasta and pasta sauce. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olives, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon the cheese mixture over the sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.
SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kota08cougar
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Crumble sausage into medium skillet;Cook over medium heat until browned, Stirring Occasionally. Remove sausage and drain. In a Large lightly greesed casserole dish,layer one half noodles, one half sausage and one half remaining ingredints. repeat with second lqyer of noodles, then sausage and remaning ingredients, Reserving several pepperoni slices to garnish top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve immedatly of refridgerate leftovers.
BOW TIE AND PEPPERONI CASSEROLE
This is a really simple dish that can be made with things you have on hand or the things you like most on your pizza. I sometimes use canned tomatoes with their juices or just plain sauce. Experiment and have fun!
Provided by majakete
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Cook noodles and set aside.
- Put pepperoni in a fry pan and cook lightly until grease comes out, do not pour off grease.
- Add garlic, tomatoes and the rest of the vegetables, cook for a couple minutes.
- Add spices and stir around.
- Put noodles in a 9" x 13" greased casserole dish.
- Pour the tomatoes, pepperoni, cheese and tomato juice over noodles and stir lightly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and add more cheese if you like and bake for another 5 or 10 minutes, until cheese has browned.
- Enjoy!
PEPPERONI PIZZA MAC CASSEROLE
Try using 2 jars of pizza sauce instead of 1 jar and the can of tomatoes. This will give the finished dish more of a "pizza" flavor. Try adding other pizza toppings you may like (mushrooms, ham, use Italian sausage instead of ground beef, etc.). The possibilities are endless!
Provided by Susan Bickta
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook meat, onion and green pepper in a 4-5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat, stirring often, until meat is crumbly and no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes).
- 2. Add the pizza sauce, tomatoes, garlic and Italian seasoning and cooked macaroni. Mix well and cook another 4-5 minutes to heat through.
- 3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 4. Line the bottom of an 8" X 8" glass baking dish with a single layer of pepperoni slices. Spoon 1/2 of the macaroni mixture over the pepperoni. Spread evenly.
- 5. Top with 1/2 of the remaining pepperoni and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese.
- 6. Spoon remaining macaroni mixture over all and spread evenly. Top with remaining pepperoni (pushing gently into the macaroni mixture) and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- 7. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
PEPPERONI PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a simple, easy to make recipe with things I usually have on hand. I made this for my boyfriend and our room mate one day and they loved it, and I hope you and your family does as well
Provided by Miss Tinkerbell
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Top with a few slices of pepperoni, shredded cheese, and parmesan cheese (optional).
- Bake on 350 for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 913.5, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 1916, Carbohydrate 128.5, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 29.9, Protein 41.7
PEPPERONI ZITI CASSEROLE
I adapted this recipe for my crock-pot. Having 2 devout carnivores and 1 devout vegetarian in the house, it pleased both. I have a smaller crockpot that I use for my vegetarian crockpot and I added meat last.
Provided by Iam4ever29
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta until just tender.
- Cook ground beef until no longer pink, drain.
- Transfer meat to a large bowl.
- Add 29 oz tomato sauce, 1 c mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian Seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and pepper.
- Fold pasta into meat mixture.
- Pour into crockpot.
- Combine water and remaining tomato sauce and pour over pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzerella cheese.
- Top with pepperoni.
- Cover and bake on low for 5 to 6 hours.
PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
this is a great casserole we take to to brunch and everyone loves it
Provided by Patsy Fowler
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350. On the stove top bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. Return the pasta to the pot.
- 2. Meanwhile in a saute pan over medium heat cook the sausage and drain. Add the sausage, spaghetti sauce and mushrooms to the pasta and stir to combine. Stir in the parmesan cheese and half of the pepperoni slices.
- 3. Spread pasta mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Top with the mozzarella cheese. Arrange remaining half of pepperoni slices over top. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- For a softer crust, use a 11x15 inch baking dish.
- Be sure to brown the ground beef and sausage thoroughly before adding it to the casserole.
- Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese between the meat and pasta layers for extra cheesiness.
- Top the casserole with a generous amount of shredded Parmesan cheese before baking.
- For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of Italian sausage and ground beef.
- If you don't have any Italian seasoning on hand, you can substitute a mixture of basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Serve the casserole with a side of garlic bread or a tossed salad.
Conclusion:
Pepperoni casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of pasta, meat, cheese, and pepperoni, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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