Pizza Rice Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Rice Casserole, a delightful twist on two beloved classics—pizza and casserole! Packed with layers of fluffy rice, zesty marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and all your favorite pizza toppings—like pepperoni, Italian sausage, and a medley of diced veggies—this one-dish wonder is as satisfying as it is easy to make. Bursting with Italian-inspired flavors and ready in just 45 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight dinner that’s kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly customizable. Whether you're hosting family night or simply craving a hearty meal, this pizza-inspired casserole delivers big flavor with minimal effort, and it's guaranteed to become a repeat favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cups black olives, sliced
• 0.5 cups red onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with the olive oil.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, marinara or pizza sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the rice is evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread half of the rice mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Top the rice layer with half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, half of the pepperoni slices, half of the cooked sausage, and half of the diced vegetables (green bell pepper, black olives, and red onion).

Step 6

Layer the remaining rice mixture on top, followed by the remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni slices, cooked sausage, and diced vegetables.

Step 7

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your Pizza Rice Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2327.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4557.6

Total Fat 275.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 634.7mg	0%
Sodium 12622.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 319.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 40.6g
Protein 190.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2391.5mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 3412.9mg	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: 54.9%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 28.3%