Got it! Here’s a delicious Pizza Pie Casserole recipe based on your description:
Pizza Pie Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or homemade pie dough
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or other toppings (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned and onions are soft.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Prepare the crust:
- Roll out your pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie pan. Trim any excess edges.
- Layer the casserole:
- Spread half of the cooked beef mixture in the pie crust.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella (and cheddar if using).
- Add the remaining beef mixture.
- Top with the remaining cheese and pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy your pizza-pie goodness!
If you want, I can also make a quick 5-ingredient version that’s super fast but still tastes amazing—perfect for busy nights.
Do you want me to make that version too?
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