Popover Pizza Casserole

Bring the flavors of your favorite pizzeria to the comfort of your kitchen with this crowd-pleasing Popover Pizza Casserole! Combining layers of savory Italian sausage, tangy pizza sauce, and a blend of melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, this casserole is topped with a light and fluffy popover batter that bakes to golden perfection. Customize it with your favorite pizza toppings—think pepperoni, bell peppers, or black olives—for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and is ready to serve in under an hour. If you're craving a hearty and satisfying twist on traditional pizza, this casserole is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 0.5 cup favorite pizza toppings (optional, like pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and continue to sauté until the onion is soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the pizza sauce, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Spread the sausage and sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the meat mixture.

Step 7

If using additional pizza toppings, scatter them evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

Step 9

Add the all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the egg mixture, and whisk until smooth.

Step 10

Pour the popover batter evenly over the top of the cheese layer in the baking dish.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the popover topping is puffed and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 13

Enjoy your Popover Pizza Casserole as a comforting and delicious meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1945.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4137.6

Total Fat 279.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1082.4mg	0%
Sodium 12533.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 48.3g
Protein 216.8g	0%

Vitamin D 187.4IU	0%
Calcium 3187.2mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 5152.6mg	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: 60.6%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 18.5%