Description
Hearty Pizza Casserole Pie is a delicious and comforting dish that combines all the flavors of a classic pizza in a hearty casserole form. Layers of savory meat sauce, gooey cheese, and pepperoni are baked into a flaky pie crust for a family-friendly meal that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Assembly:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust or homemade
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage with onion until browned. Add garlic and cook briefly. Drain excess grease. Mix in pizza sauce, tomato sauce, seasonings, and simmer.
- Prepare the Crust: Fit the pie crust into a dish, pre-bake, and remove from the oven.
- Layer the Casserole: Spoon half of the meat sauce into the crust, add cheese, repeat layering, and top with pepperoni and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, and crust is golden brown. Rest before serving and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Reheats well and freezer-friendly.
