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Close-up view of a juicy Deep Dish Pizza Casserole, showcasing layers of cheese and toppings.
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Deep Dish Pizza Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and cheesy casserole that combines pizza flavors in a baked dish, perfect for a quick family dinner.

Ingredients

Meat and Sauce

  • 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • Oregano to taste Oregano (seasoning)
  • Onion Powder to taste Onion Powder (seasoning)
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (seasoning)
  • 1 tsp Cooking Spray
  • 8 oz mushrooms (sliced or chopped)
  • 10 oz can refrigerated pizza crust dough
  • 6 oz shredded reduced fat mozzarella

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Cook ground beef with oregano, onion powder, and red pepper flakes until browned. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce.
  • Spray a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray. Press pizza dough into the dish, sprinkle half the cheese, then add meat mixture.
  • Bake at 425°F for 12 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 5 more minutes until browned and melted.

Notes

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving for best results.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, Pizza

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 1200mg