What Is a Pizza Casserole?

Pizza casserole is a hot dish that combines ingredients that are used to make pizza with pasta. While there are many variations in recipes, the dish is typically made from ingredients such as garlic, onion, and minced beef, as well as pepperoni and mushrooms. It also includes tomato sauce and pizza sauce as well as seasonings such as salt, pepper, and oregano. Topped with cheese, pizza casserole is a baked dish and is quick and easy to make. It is a tasty alternative to traditional pizza recipes and, while it is typically served for dinner, it also makes a great lunch or daytime snack.

To make a pizza casserole, it is best to begin by cooking the pasta in boiling, salted water, for approximately 11 minutes, or until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, the minced beef, onions, and garlic should be cooked on a medium heat until lightly brown, and the pepperoni and mushrooms as well as the tomato sauce and pizza sauce should then be added. Any excess water needs to be strained from the cooked pasta, which is then added to the beef mixture, along with seasonings such as salt, pepper, and oregano. Once everything is cooked, the pizza casserole can be poured into a casserole dish and topped with cheese. The dish is then ready to be baked in a preheated oven at approximately 350° Fahrenheit (approx. 175° Celsius) for around 20 minutes.

A casserole is a dish that is cooked slowly in the oven at a low heat and is also the name of the pot in which the meal is cooked. Cooking a dish using this method infuses rich flavors and is a great alternative for cooking cheaper cuts of meat, keeping them moist and tender. By utilizing this cooking method, making a pizza casserole is a quick and easy task and promises a flavorsome dish that everyone will enjoy.

This dish is inspired by traditional pizza recipes that include ingredients such as tomato sauce and cheese as well as garlic and onions. Such ingredients are used to top pizza dough, which is made by combining flour and yeast along with salt and olive oil. Once the dough has been made, it is rolled out to form a pizza base, and tomato paste is spooned and spread on. All other ingredients are placed on top and the pizza is then baked in an oven until the dough is crispy and the cheese is melted.