Description
Here’s a delicious mash-up of two classic favorites: ultimate cheesy pizza burger bake brings your burger and pizza cravings together in one epic dish. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and crispy pizza crust make this comfort meal a total crowd-pleaser your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup diced green bell peppers
- ¼ cup diced onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper over the meat.
- Cook your beef until it turns brown and releases its fat. Drain the excess grease completely from the skillet.
- Pour 1 cup pizza sauce into the skillet with your cooked beef. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes so the sauce coats every piece of meat.
- Take your tube of refrigerated biscuit dough and slice each biscuit into four equal quarters.
- Arrange the biscuit pieces across the bottom of your prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Spread the seasoned beef and sauce mixture directly over the biscuit quarters.
- Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese across the meat layer. Add ½ cup cheddar cheese on top.
- Distribute ½ cup pepperoni slices evenly across the cheese. If desired, scatter ¼ cup black olives, ¼ cup green bell peppers, and ¼ cup diced onions over the surface.
- Top the dish with another 1 cup of mixed mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Slide the baking dish into the 375°F oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizza burger bake rest for 5 minutes. This helps the dish set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into square portions and serve hot, enjoying the blend of burger and pizza flavors.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a watery dish and ensure crispy, well-browned meat.
- Slice biscuit dough into even quarters for consistent cooking and a more attractive presentation.
- Customize toppings based on personal preferences, swapping out vegetables or adding extra protein like cooked bacon.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute biscuit dough with cauliflower crust or gluten-free baking mix to maintain the casserole’s hearty texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg