Deep Dish Pizza Casserole

Transform your pizza night with this hearty and irresistible Deep Dish Pizza Casserole, the perfect comfort food combination of a classic pizzeria favorite and a family-style casserole. Featuring a golden pizza dough crust as its foundation, this dish is loaded with layers of rich pizza sauce, savory browned Italian sausage, melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and mouthwatering toppings like pepperoni, green bell peppers, and black olives. Finished with a sprinkle of zesty Italian seasoning, this one-pan wonder delivers bold flavors and gooey, cheesy perfection in every bite. Ready in under an hour with just 20 minutes of prep, this casserole is an effortless crowd-pleaser, ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Indulge in this easy deep dish pizza recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
• 1 package Pizza dough
• 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Pepperoni slices
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 3

Lightly oil a deep 9x13-inch casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4

On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to fit the bottom and slightly up the sides of your casserole dish. Transfer it into the dish.

Step 5

Spread 2 cups of pizza sauce evenly over the pizza dough base.

Step 6

Layer the cooked Italian sausage on top of the sauce.

Step 7

Add an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Scatter the pepperoni slices, chopped green bell peppers, and sliced black olives on top of the cheese layer.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning over the toppings for extra flavor.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and fully melted.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your deep dish pizza casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2074.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4896.7

Total Fat 348.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 138.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 858.0mg	0%
Sodium 15198.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 237.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2899.5mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 5506.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 17.1%