🍕 Loaded Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole 🍕

📢 Dive into a cheesy delight perfect for family game nights or a hearty meal after a busy day! 📢

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

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and pork sausage over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes; drain excess fat.
3. Stir in the chopped pepperoni, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and flour. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Mix in the tomato basil pasta sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes before removing from heat.
5. Layer half of the meat and sauce mixture in the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
6. Roll out the pizza crust dough, cut into strips or pieces, and arrange over the cheese and meat layer.
7. Top with the remaining meat and sauce mixture, the rest of the mozzarella, grated Parmesan cheese, and remaining Italian seasoning.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the casserole and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 620 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Proteins: 35g
- Fats: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Sodium: 1290mg
- Fiber: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Substitute the pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough strips for 5 minutes before layering.

⏳ Preparation Time 🕒
- Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 8