Pizza Surprise Casserole

Unveil a whole new way to enjoy your favorite comfort food with this enticing Pizza Surprise Casserole recipe! Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish layers the bold flavors of classic pizza into a bubbly, cheesy baked casserole. Featuring savory ground Italian sausage, crispy pepperoni slices, and a medley of fresh toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives, every bite bursts with goodness. The crescent roll dough serves as a buttery crust, while a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses adds gooey richness. Finished with pizza sauce, garlic powder, and oregano for authentic pizzaiolo taste, this casserole is a meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to eat. Ready in just 45 minutes, this perfect-for-sharing dish can be served alongside a crisp salad or garlic bread for an unforgettable dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
• 1 cup Pepperoni slices
• 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 Tube of refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 Bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
• 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Roll out the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, stretching the dough slightly to cover the base. Pinch any seams together to create a solid crust.

Step 4

Spread 1 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the crescent roll dough.

Step 5

Layer the cooked sausage, diced bell peppers, mushrooms, and sliced black olives over the pizza sauce.

Step 6

Add half the shredded mozzarella cheese and all the cheddar cheese on top of the vegetables and sausage.

Step 7

Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 8

Pour the remaining cup of pizza sauce over the cheese layer and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and scatter the pepperoni slices on top.

Step 10

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Enjoy your Pizza Surprise Casserole with a side salad or garlic bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1924.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4455.3

Total Fat 348.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 139.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 858.0mg	0%
Sodium 14300.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 42.7g
Protein 220.6g	0%

Vitamin D 9.8IU	0%
Calcium 2846.7mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 5633.7mg	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: 69.7%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 10.6%