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Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Indulge in the savory flavors of pizza without the guilt with this Cheesy Pizza Casserole. Perfect for low-carb diets and family-style dinners, this simple yet scrumptious dish is filled with layers of gooey goodness. Serve it up as the main course, or enjoy it as dip with crisp crostini.
3
50 min
TOTAL TIME
653
CALORIES
$2.37
PER SERVING
Cheesy Pizza Casserole
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Ground Italian Sausage
1/2 lbs ground italian sausage
cooked and crumbled
Red Chili Flakes
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
Mozzarella Cheese
8 slices mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni
40 slices pepperoni
Diced Onions
1/2 cup diced onions
Nonstick Cooking Spray
nonstick cooking spray
Pizza Sauce
1 cup pizza sauce
with Italian herbs
Green Bell Peppers
1/2 cup green bell peppers
diced
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
11 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3
Layer 4 slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, followed by 20 pepperoni slices.
4
Evenly distribute the cooked and crumbled ground Italian sausage over the pepperoni layer.
5
Scatter the diced green bell peppers and onions on top of the sausage.
6
Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of pizza sauce over the vegetables.
7
Layer the remaining 4 slices of mozzarella cheese, followed by the last 20 pepperoni slices.
8
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and red chili flakes over the top.
9
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11
Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
12g
CARBS
52g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much pasta should I cook before adding it to the casserole?
My crust always turns out soggy, how can I make it crispier?
What's the best order to layer my ingredients?
What types of cheese works best for Pizza Casserole?
Can I add raw vegetables directly into the casserole?
Can I substitute the pasta with something else?
Can I make a vegetarian Pizza Casserole?
What are some good meat toppings for a Pizza Casserole?
Can I use homemade pizza sauce instead of the store-bought ones?
Do I need to cover the casserole while baking?