Here’s a fun and easy Bubble Up Pizza Casserole recipe, perfect for pizza lovers! It uses refrigerated biscuit dough for a quick and delicious pizza-inspired meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or other favorite pizza toppings)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the meat:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage and diced onion over medium heat until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Mix the biscuits:
- In a large bowl, combine the quartered biscuit dough, cooked meat mixture, and pizza sauce. Stir until the biscuit pieces are evenly coated with sauce.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Pour the biscuit mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and arrange the pepperoni slices (or any other toppings) on top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
Tip:
Feel free to get creative with the toppings—just like a regular pizza! Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Enjoy your Bubble Up Pizza Casserole—a fun twist on pizza night that’s sure to please!