Description
Loaded Pizza Bake delivers comfort and excitement in one hearty dish. Layers of savory ingredients merge perfectly, creating a cheesy, flavor-packed meal that satisfies your deepest pizza cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1 lb (454 grams) mild or spicy sausage
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped pepperoni
Cheese and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons (15 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 26-ounce (737 grams) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1 13.8-ounce (391 grams) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef and sausage until completely browned, approximately 7-8 minutes. Eliminate excess grease by draining the meat mixture.
- Incorporate of Italian seasoning and chopped pepperoni into the cooked meat. Dust flour over the mixture, stirring comprehensively to ensure even coating.
- Pour tomato basil pasta sauce into the skillet, blending seamlessly with the meat. Simmer the combination for approximately 5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens, then remove from heat source.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Transfer the meat sauce to a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating an even initial layer. Distribute 1 of mozzarella cheese uniformly across the meat foundation.
- Carefully unroll the refrigerated pizza crust dough, stretching and positioning it to completely cover the cheese layer. Delicately brush the dough surface with olive oil and sprinkle the remaining of Italian seasoning.
- Bake the casserole for 12-15 minutes until the crust achieves a golden-brown appearance. Remove from oven and generously top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Return the dish to the oven, baking for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese transforms into a melted, bubbling surface.
Notes
- Quick and easy one-pan meal that transforms classic pizza flavors into a hearty casserole style dish.
- Packed with protein from ground beef and sausage, making it a satisfying dinner option for meat lovers.
- Perfectly balanced seasoning using Italian herbs ensures robust flavor throughout the entire dish.
- Versatile recipe allows for potential ingredient swaps like different meats or cheese varieties.
- Recommended to drain excess meat fat thoroughly to prevent a greasy final texture.
- Save time by using pre-made pizza crust and pre-shredded cheese for faster preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg