Savory Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
Ingredients:
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- For the Sauce:
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cooked ground beef
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the pizza sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder. Spread the sauce evenly over the dough.
- Add the Toppings: Evenly distribute the ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, black olives, bell pepper, and onion over the sauce.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings, followed by the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your savory meat lovers pizza casserole!
Tips:
- Variations: Feel free to add or substitute any of your favorite pizza toppings such as ham, pineapple, jalapeños, or different types of cheese.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
