🍕 Loaded Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole 🧀

Dive into a family favorite that's perfect for your next game night or cozy family dinner!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

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

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and pork sausage over medium heat, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the chopped pepperoni, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and flour to the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the tomato basil pasta sauce and mix until everything is well combined. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Spread half of the meat-sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
6. Roll out the pizza dough and cut into strips or pieces. Arrange these over the cheese and meat layer.
7. Layer the remaining meat-sauce mixture over the dough. Top with the remaining mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your hearty and delicious casserole!

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 580 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 34g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the meat while cooking.
- If you're short on time, pre-cooked meats can be used to speed up the preparation process.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 8