Best Hearty Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipes

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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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Skip pizza delivery tonight! Revamp your beloved pepperoni pizza into this crowd-pleasing casserole with pasta, marinara, pepperoni, and lots of cheese.

Provided by Hannah Zimmerman

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Pasta     Ingredient

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Salt, for pasta cooking water
Cooking spray, for greasing the casserole dish
16 ounces dry penne pasta
8 ounces Italian sausage links
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
4 ounces baby bella mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1/4 cup sliced black olives
24 ounces (2 1/2 cups) store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces pepperoni slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the casserole dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Set it aside.
  • Cook the pasta: Fill a large pot with water, season the water generously with salt, and bring it up to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package instructions, until al dente. Strain the pasta into a colander placed in the sink and set it aside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1231 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HEARTY PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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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

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

HEARTY PIZZA CASSEROLE



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"This cheesy, meaty meal is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time," says Barbara Walker of Brookville, Kansas. "Downsizing it allows me to enjoy it more often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 small fresh mushrooms, halved
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, pepperoni, olives, sugar, Italian seasoning and pepper., Drain macaroni; add to meat mixture. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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