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Easy cheesy pizza casserole is prepped in 5 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients for a dinner win!
Who Doesn’t Love Pizza?!
We are pizza lovers – especially making or own with Homemade Pizza Dough!
Having said that, we don’t always have time for homemade Pepperoni Pizza and when that’s the case, our go-to is this pizza casserole.
It’s a great dinner idea for kids, but it’s so simple the kids can even make it themselves (our 3 oldest take turns making this one. It’s definitely a family fav!
Why we love it:
- So easy the kids can do it. With simple steps, this recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time, which makes it an AH-MAZING easy dinner idea.
- Flavor variations. Casseroles are by nature versatile, and this pizza version is no different! Just top it with your favorites and make it your own.
- Family-friendly. It’s easy, it’s cheesy – it’s delicious. The entire family loves it.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 8 minutes
COOK TIME: 22 minutes
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can refrigerator Grand Biscuits – or use Homemade Pizza Dough. Pinch off 64 small pieces that are 7 grams each.
- 1 (8-ounce) jar pizza sauce – we like Classico if going store-bought, or our homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe (or White Pizza Sauce).
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese – burrata cheese is another Italian cheese that melts well.
- 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning – store-bought or Homemade Pizza Seasoning
- pizza toppings – use your favorite toppings
How to Make Pizza Casserole
- PREP. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- COMBINE. Cut the 8 biscuits into 8 parts each. Add those to a bowl and mix with 8 ounces pizza sauce (we like Classico if going store-bought but also have a Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe) and 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese. Mix this well and pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- BAKE. Top this with another 1½ cups of shredded cheese and pepperoni slices. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning on top. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and cheese begins to brown.
Other Favorite Pizza Toppings
- Meat lovers. pepperoni, ham, beef, Italian sausage, bacon
- Supreme. Italian sausage crumbles, ground beef crumbles, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions
- Hawaiian. ham, pineapple, green bell peppers for even more flavor
- Veggie. green peppers, red onions, black olives, mushrooms, roma tomatoes
- BBQ chicken. Use 1 cup of BBQ Sauce instead of pizza sauce and top with shredded chicken and chopped basil
Complete the Meal
- SIDE DISHES: Quick Caprese Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Garlic Knots, Buffalo Wings
- DESSERTS: Pistachio Dessert, Italian Cookies, Cream Puff Cake
- More pizza recipes: English Muffin Pizzas, Pizza Muffins, White Pizza Sauce
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Pizza Casserole
Quick and delicious pizza casserole is prepped in 5 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients for a dinner win!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can Grand Biscuits
- 1 (8-ounce) jar pizza sauce, we prefer Classico or homemade pizza sauce
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded (and divided)
- 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning
- pizza toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut the 8 biscuits into 8 parts each. Add those to a bowl and mix with 8 ounces pizza sauce (we like Classico if going store-bought but also have a Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe) and half the shredded Mozzarella cheese. Mix this well and pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top this with remaining shredded cheese and pepperoni slices. Sprinkle pizza seasoning on top. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and cheese begins to brown.
Video
Notes
Make ahead of time. Prep the pizza a day ahead of time. Store, covered, in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. If needed, add a couple more minutes to the bake time to account for the chilled ingredients.
STORE. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
FREEZE. Bake the dish before freezing. Cover the cooled pizza with plastic wrap and again with foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating in the oven. Smaller portions can be heated in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 4371mg, Potassium: 2412mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 31g, Vitamin A: 3228IU, Vitamin C: 48mg, Calcium: 333mg, Iron: 9mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Can I make a half-size pizza casserole?
- Divide the easy pizza casserole recipe in half. Prepare the ingredients evenly using two 8-inch square baking dishes and bake for 15-18 minutes. Serve one, and store the other for later.
Can I make pizza casserole ahead of time?
- Prep the pizza a day ahead of time. Store, covered, in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. If needed, add a couple more minutes to the bake time to account for the chilled ingredients.
- To store in the freezer, bake the dish before freezing. Cover the cooled pizza with plastic wrap and again with foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating in the oven. Smaller portions can be heated in the microwave.
How to store pizza casserole?
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Can I use pizza dough as no biscuits available and do I need to bake dough first or just combine everything?
Can I make this a day before and keep in fridge?
Yes! Just store it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. You may need to add a couple more minutes to the bake time to account for the chilled ingredients.
I was looking for a quick, easy Friday night recipe when I came across this. It is really good. We are not casserole people necessarily, but this made us one. The recipe was easy and fast. We enjoyed it a lot, and I will be making it again soon. The only changes I made were using the 5 count biscuits and an 8×8 pan since we only have 3 to feed. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad to hear the casserole was a hit!
I made this for the first time and it was great! I will never, ever roll out pizza dough again! I did pre bake the biscuits for 10 minutes and the dough was perfect! Thank you for this recipe!
Looks delicious. Will have to try it. And possible figure out how to make it GF.
Is the nutrition facts listed per item or the entire recipe? looks delicious and I am anxious to try it.
If you wanted to avoid all the carbs in the biscuits, could you use a can of refrigerated pizza dough? Has anyone tried something like that? Would you need to pre-bake the crust before adding all the ingredients? Thanks!
Should I use the Grands southern homestyle biscuits or the flaky layers? Does anyone know what biscuit was used in the pictures?
You could use either one!!
Quick, easy and delicious!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed!
So yummy and easy and the kids love it!!