Deep Dish Pizza Style Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Deep Dish Pizza Style Casserole—a hearty, family-friendly dish that combines all the flavors of a classic deep-dish pizza with the convenience of a casserole. Layers of savory ground Italian sausage, rich pizza sauce, and a medley of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses come together atop a golden, buttery crust. Topped with crispy pepperoni slices and optional fresh vegetables like bell peppers and mushrooms, this dish is a customizable crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a quick and easy recipe that takes just 20 minutes to prep and delivers all the ooey-gooey satisfaction of a homemade pizza. Serve it fresh out of the oven for a melty, bubbly masterpiece that’s sure to become a dinnertime favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 1 can (14 ounces) Diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tube (13.8 ounces) Refrigerated pizza dough
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup Bell peppers, sliced (optional)
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or a light coat of olive oil.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break the meat into crumbles as it cooks.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, sugar, and Italian seasoning. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and press it into the prepared baking dish, covering the bottom and slightly pressing up the sides to form a crust.

Step 6

Pour the sausage and sauce mixture evenly over the pizza dough crust.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, followed by the Parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Layer the top with pepperoni slices, and if desired, add sliced bell peppers and mushrooms for extra toppings.

Step 9

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the dough are golden brown.

Step 10

Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy your deep-dish pizza style casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2433.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4281.0

Total Fat 248.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 627.0mg	0%
Sodium 12679.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 64.1g
Protein 220.2g	0%

Vitamin D 11.8IU	0%
Calcium 3013.4mg	0%
Iron 27.4mg	0%
Potassium 6438.4mg	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: 51.1%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 28.8%