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🍕 Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

Unleash the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole, a hearty dish that combines all the savory flavors of your favorite meats with the gooeyness of cheese and the crispiness of pizza crust. Perfect for satisfying even the most serious of meat and pizza cravings in just 35 minutes!

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 lb pork sausage

1 cup chopped pepperoni

¼ cup all-purpose flour

4 tsp Italian seasoning, divided

1 (26-oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 (13.8-oz) can refrigerated pizza crust dough

1 Tbsp olive oil

3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Preparation: Preheat your oven to 425º F and grease a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.

Cook the Meats: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain the excess fat.

Combine Ingredients: Add pepperoni, flour, and 3 tsp of Italian seasoning to the skillet, mixing well. Pour in the pasta sauce and bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

Layer the Casserole: Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared pan. Top with 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese.

Add the Crust: Unroll the pizza crust over the cheese layer. Brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with the remaining Italian seasoning, ½ cup mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Bake: Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Serve this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole hot and enjoy a delightful twist on traditional pizza that's guaranteed to be a hit at any table. It's the perfect dish for gatherings, game days, or when you're simply craving something deliciously satisfying.