Pizza Casserole Pie
A savory combination of a classic pizza and comforting casserole, baked in a flaky pie crust. Filled with ground sausage, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and veggies, this dish offers a cheesy, flavorful experience that's perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts or homemade pie dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing the crust
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground sausage or Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup bell peppers diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra mozzarella cheese for topping
- Additional pepperoni slices for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a deep pie dish. Brush with olive oil. Pre-bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the sausage, cooking until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until combined and cheese begins to melt.
- Spoon the filling into the pre-baked crust. Top with extra cheese and pepperoni. Optionally, add a top crust, sealing edges and cutting slits for steam.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage and omit the pepperoni.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 400kcal
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