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Loaded Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound pork sausage crumbled
  • 1 cup chopped pepperoni
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
  • 1 26-ounce jar tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 13.8-ounce can refrigerated pizza crust dough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the Meats: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and crumbled pork sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add Pepperoni and Seasoning: Stir in the chopped pepperoni, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and flour. Mix until everything is well combined and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Combine with Sauce: Pour the tomato basil pasta sauce into the meat mixture and stir until well combined. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Layer the Casserole: Pour half of the meat and sauce mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat.
  • Add the Dough: Unroll the pizza crust dough and cut it into strips or pieces. Layer the dough over the cheese and meat mixture.
  • Top with Remaining Mixture: Pour the remaining meat and sauce mixture over the pizza dough. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
  • Bake: Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly

Notes

Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm!