Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that combines all your favorite pizza flavors in a comforting casserole form. This recipe is perfect for feeding the whole family or for meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 skillet
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce
- 12 ounces cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pizza sauce, cooked meat mixture, bell pepper, mushrooms, pepperoni, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your favorite pizza ingredients.
You can substitute turkey sausage or ground turkey for a lighter version.
This casserole also freezes well, making it suitable for meal prep.