Cheesy Pizza Casserole Recipe

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Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Lately, I’ve been searching for a hearty and homemade meal to feed my big family. We have all been so busy during the week and I needed something that was filling and delicious. A meal that would leave us all full and satisfied, but also with some leftovers for the week. When I saw this Pizza Casserole idea I was so excited to try it! It has all the kid approved pizza flavors we love! Building the layers was easy to do and didn’t take long at all. The smell of this casserole cooking in the oven was unbelievably good! We couldn’t wait to dig in! The great news was that this recipe did make a ton of food and was so delish! Everyone loved it and I was so happy we could still eat leftovers for lunches the next day! I think it was actually even better the second time we ate it! Overall, I’d say this cheesy pizza casserole was a huge hit in my house!

Ingredients for Cheesy Pizza Casserole

How to Make Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Cook pasta: Cook pasta in water until al dente. Cook sausage: Cook the sausage with the garlic, onion and oregano until juices run clear. Layer the pan: In a lightly greased 9×13 pan, pour a small amount of sauce to lightly coat the bottom. 1st Layer: ⅓ of the pasta, ⅓ of the sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tbs parmesan cheese, and sausage and onions. 2nd layer: ½ of the remaining pasta, ½ sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella cheese, 2 Tbs parmesan cheese, and ham. 3rd layer: All remaining pasta, all remaining sauce, 1 bag of mozzarella, 2 Tbs parmesan cheese, all the pepperoni completely covering the top. Bake: Place in oven at 375 for 40 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving!

Variations of Pizza Casserole:

The best part about making pizza casserole at home is getting to customize it just to your liking! Add whatever toppings or veggies you want, mix up your cheeses, or keep it simple. I’ve even included some ways you can get this casserole in your oven even faster with some simple made ahead steps and ingredient short cuts. One substitute you can make to save time is to swap fresh mushrooms for canned –This saves a step and some cooking time. Simply stir the mushrooms into the sausage mixture before adding it to the casserole dish to bake. Keep in mind this recipe was designed to be just as delicious for leftovers – the high fat content helps to keep this cheesy goodness great even the second time out of the oven. So, invite some friends over and enjoy this delicious meal – even on day 2!

Can you Make Pizza Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes! If you’d like to prep this dinner to be ready in less than 15 minutes, it is super easy to make this dish ahead of time! You can prepare it and then freeze or store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it! The first thing you need to do is assemble the casserole as listed in instructions, up to the point of baking. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge or freezer. Cook within 3 days if you choose to refrigerate, or move the casserole to the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months. If you would rather pre-bake, simply bake at 350 degrees until cheesy slightly browns on top, about 20 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven and let it cool completely. When you go to bake the casserole to serve, bake at 350 degrees to piping hot (about 20 minutes) and enjoy!

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.