**Ultimate Meat Feast Pizza Casserole**
This dish seamlessly blends the tantalizing flavors of a meat feast pizza with the homely comfort of a casserole. Packed full of ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and a double dosage of cheese, this dish is a meat lover’s dream come true. You need not wait for the pizza delivery guy anymore; just gather the ingredients and let’s get started on this homemade pizza inspired dish.
**Why make this recipe**
If you love pizza and casseroles, making this Ultimate Meat Feast Pizza Casserole is a no-brainer. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy all the flavors of a loaded meat pizza baked into a hearty, cheesy casserole. This dish serves as a filling dinner and when you serve it at your next gathering, expect friends to be asking for the recipe.
**How to make Ultimate Meat Feast Pizza Casserole**
Ingredients :
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 bell pepper, chopped
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
– 1 cup pepperoni slices
– 1/2 cup bacon bits
– 1/2 cup sliced black olives
– 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini), cooked and drained
**Directions :**
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until soft.
4. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce.
6. Transfer mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
7. Layer with mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, pepperoni slices, bacon bits, and black olives.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
**How to serve Ultimate Meat Feast Pizza Casserole**
Serve this casserole hot, ideally with a crunchy green salad on the side to lighten up the meal and add some fresh flavor. You can also serve it as is or with garlic bread to mop up the delicious sauce.
**How to store Ultimate Meat Feast Pizza Casserole**
Let the casserole cool down completely, put it in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for 3-4 days. You can even freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
**Tips to make Ultimate Meat Feast Pizza Casserole**
1. Make sure to cook the pasta until just al dente because it will continue to cook in the oven.
2. You can customize the recipe by adding your favourite pizza toppings.
3. Use a good quality marinara sauce as it is the base for our pizza casserole.
**Variation (if any)**
The recipe is flexible, feel free to make it vegetarian by using mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers instead of the meat, or you can use different types of cheese.
**FAQs**
– **Can I use another type of pasta?** Certainly, use whatever you have on hand, just make sure to adjust cooking times as needed.
– **Can I make this in advance?** Yes, you can assemble the casserole in advance and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking.
– **Can I reheat the casserole?** Yes, reheat it in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
**Conclusion**
Serve up this Ultimate Meat Feast Pizza Casserole and watch the faces light up. With a delightful combination of cheeses, pasta, bacon, sausage, and pepperoni, it’ll taste just like a pizza, but with a special, hearty twist. Trust me; they’ll be coming back for seconds!