Loaded Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound pork sausage, crumbled
1 cup chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 (26-ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook the Meats: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and crumbled pork sausage over medium heat until browned and thoroughly cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Incorporate Pepperoni and Seasoning: Add the chopped pepperoni, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and flour to the skillet. Stir to combine everything well, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Mix with Sauce: Pour the tomato basil pasta sauce into the meat mixture and stir until well blended. Let it simmer for a few minutes before removing it from heat.
Layer the Casserole: Spread half of the meat and sauce mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.
Add the Dough: Roll out the pizza crust dough and cut it into strips or pieces. Layer these pieces over the cheese and meat mixture.
Top with Remaining Mixture: Pour the remaining meat and sauce mixture on top of the dough layer. Add the rest of the shredded mozzarella cheese, along with the grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
Bake: Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Loaded Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 8
