Casserole with Bread Top (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein Choices
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1 pound pork sausage
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped pepperoni, cut small
→ Seasonings and Sauce
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1 (26-ounce) jar of tomato basil pasta sauce
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4 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, split up
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1/4 cup flour to thicken things up
→ Toppings
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1 tablespoon olive oil to brush on top
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and split up
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1 (13.8-ounce) can of ready-made pizza dough
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3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F. Use cooking spray on a 9x13-inch dish to keep cleanup simple later.
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Over medium-high heat, cook the sausage and ground beef in a large skillet until done. Pour off any leftover grease for a cleaner dish.
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Toss the browned meat back into the skillet. Mix in the pepperoni chunks, flour, and 3 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Pour the pasta sauce on top and stir it over gentle heat until it starts bubbling.
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Pour the meat and sauce combo into your greased dish. Sprinkle on 1½ cups of the shredded mozzarella. Lay the rolled-out pizza dough right over the top.
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Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle the last of the mozzarella, Parmesan, and the remaining Italian seasoning evenly over the top.
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Slide the dish into the oven and let it bake for 20-25 minutes. The top should come out golden, with the cheese hot and bubbly.
# Notes:
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Packed with the flavors of a loaded pizza, this dish brings a comforting baked twist.
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Meat lovers will enjoy the triple-protein layers mixed in for bold taste.
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Two kinds of cheese melt smoothly, giving it a perfect finish on top.