Description

This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole combines all your favorite pizza toppings in a hearty, comforting casserole form. Packed with layers of seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese, it’s the perfect dinner for pizza lovers. With its bold flavors and satisfying textures, this easy-to-make casserole will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
1 cup sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups pizza sauce
1 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
1 cup diced onions (optional)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
In the prepared baking dish, spread a layer of pizza sauce. Add the cooked meats, followed by the pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve!

Notes

For a spicier casserole, add more crushed red pepper.
You can swap out the bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms for any veggies you prefer or leave them out completely for a more traditional meat-focused dish.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Casserole, Dinner, Comfort Food
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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