Description
An easy, cheesy, and comforting baked pizza casserole made with refrigerated biscuits, pizza sauce, and layers of cheese and pepperoni. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (about 8 biscuits, flaky buttermilk recommended)
- 1 cup (240 ml) pizza sauce or marinara
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup (about 30 slices) pepperoni slices
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Optional toppings: sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, fresh basil leaves
- Optional veggies for inside: chopped spinach or diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut each biscuit into quarters and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour pizza sauce over biscuit pieces. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and toss gently to coat all pieces.
- Transfer biscuit and sauce mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese over the top, then scatter pepperoni slices evenly. Add remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish to help with browning and crispiness. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly and biscuits have puffed up.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow casserole to set.
Notes
[‘Let casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to help it hold together.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and texture.’, ‘Customize toppings to your preference; swap pepperoni for sausage or veggies for vegetarian version.’, ‘Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or sauce to maintain moisture.’, ‘Not recommended for freezing as biscuits get soggy.’, ‘For crispier edges, broil for last 2-3 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.’, ‘Can assemble the night before and bake next day, adding 5 extra minutes to baking time.’]
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 18
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