Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole: The Ultimate Cheesy, Meaty, & Satisfying Bake! 🍕🔥
Marcus Reed1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta 1–2 minutes less than package directions (since it will bake in the casserole!).
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Meat & Veggies
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Drain excess grease, then mix in pizza sauce and half the pepperoni slices.
3️⃣ Assemble the Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer:
- Half the cooked pasta
- Half the meat mixture
- Half the mozzarella cheese
- Repeat layers
- Top with remaining pepperoni, bacon, sausage, and Parmesan cheese.
4️⃣ Bake Until Hot & Bubbly
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with garlic bread or a fresh salad!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
✔ Serve with Garlic Bread – Perfect for soaking up that cheesy goodness! 🥖✔ Pair with a Side Salad – A fresh, crisp contrast to the rich casserole! 🥗✔ Drizzle with Ranch or Hot Sauce – For an extra flavor kick! 🔥
🛠️ Storage & Reheating Tips
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, or microwave individual servings for 1-2 minutes.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Tastes Like a Loaded Meat Lovers Pizza! 🍕🔥✔ Super Easy to Make – Great for weeknights & meal prep!✔ Cheesy, Meaty, & Totally Satisfying – The ultimate comfort food!✔ Customizable – Add your favorite pizza toppings to make it your own!
This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole is cheesy, meaty, and absolutely irresistible! Try it tonight and let me know how it turned out! 🍕🔥✨
💬 What’s your favorite pizza topping? Drop it in the comments below! ⬇️🥓🧀