Best 7 Pizza Hotdish Or Pizza Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting meal with our Pizza Hotdish or Pizza Casserole, a delectable fusion of Italian flavors and casserole convenience. This versatile dish combines the beloved elements of pizza – crispy crust, savory sauce, and melted cheese – with the ease and versatility of a casserole. Explore two variations of this crowd-pleasing recipe: a traditional Pizza Hotdish packed with ground beef, vegetables, and a tangy tomato sauce, and a unique Pizza Casserole featuring a creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and a blend of cheeses. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable combination of pizza indulgence and casserole comfort.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA HOTDISH OR PIZZA CASSEROLE



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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.

MAKE-AHEAD PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Take just 20 minutes to put together this pasta bake, and dinner for the next night is done!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb mild Italian pork sausage
2 cups water
1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with sweet onion, undrained
4 cups uncooked rotini pasta (10 oz)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese blend (6 oz)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix water, pizza sauce and tomatoes. Stir in cooked sausage, uncooked pasta and olives (pasta should be completely covered with sauce). Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 350°F. Stir casserole; cover with foil and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Uncover baking dish; stir mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 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

EASY UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA CASSEROLE



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I can't recall where I got this recipe from, but it is a very simple casserole that is very good too! Your little ones will love it for sure!

Provided by Jenni

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in sauce, mushrooms, and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole.
  • Flatten each biscuit with your hands and arrange on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden, 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1167.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

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.

SLOW-COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE



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A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. -Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Drain pasta; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beef mixture, cheese, pizza sauce, soup and pepperoni. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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. You can add cooked chicken, sausage, or vegetables to the casserole.
  • Make sure to use a baking dish that is large enough to accommodate all of the ingredients.
  • If you want a crispy crust, bake the casserole for a few minutes at a higher temperature before reducing the heat.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help the cheese to set and prevent it from becoming runny.

Conclusion:

Pizza hotdish or pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a great way to use up leftover ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With its crispy crust, gooey cheese, and flavorful toppings, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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