Bubble Up Pizza Casserole is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, made with biscuit dough and all your favorite pizza toppings. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (16.3 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, etc.
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the Meat and Vegetables:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage or beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess grease.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat and vegetables with the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into quarters and add it to the bowl with the meat mixture. Stir until the biscuit pieces are evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- If desired, add any optional toppings like sliced pepperoni, black olives, or mushrooms.
- Bake the Casserole:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If the cheese starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the casserole with foil again.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the Bubble Up Pizza Casserole hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
This Bubble Up Pizza Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Enjoy its comforting flavors reminiscent of your favorite pizza!