Best Slow Cooked Pizza Casserole Recipes

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SLOW-COOKED PIZZA CASSEROLE



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A friend from church gave me the recipe for this satisfying slow-cooked casserole. It's always one of the first dishes emptied at potlucks, and it can easily be adapted to personal tastes. -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash pepper
1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper; heat through., Spoon half the mixture into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with half the noodles, pepperoni and cheeses. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 1009mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SLOW-COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE



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A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. -Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Drain pasta; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beef mixture, cheese, pizza sauce, soup and pepperoni. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SLOW COOKER PUFFY PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This recipe is for a 4qt slow cooker; if using a 6qt pot, reduce the times by 25%. Adapted from a recipe at A Year of Slow Cooking. http://bit.ly/a9ogX2

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Easy

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried green pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
20 pepperoni slices (optional)
1/2 cup sliced olive (optional)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, place the ground beef, onions and garlic. Cook 8-10 minutes until no longer pink; break the beef up into small pieces with a spoon. Drain and discard the fat. Add salt, cornstarch, dried onion, parsley, sugar, garlic powder, green pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, the tomato sauce and the water. Stir over low heat until small bubbles appear around the edges.
  • Spray a 4qt slow cooker with non-stick spray. Transfer the meat sauce into the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, milk, eggs and mozzarella cheese. Pour carefully over meat sauce. Top with pepperoni and/or olives, if desired. Sprinkle with parmesan, cover, and cook on high 4 hours (3 hrs for a 6qt pot), until the topping is puffed, golden brown, and pulling away from the sides of the pot. (Cooking on low is not recommended.).

MEAT LOVER'S PIZZA HOT DISH



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I make this hearty casserole for the men who help us out during harvest time. Every year they say it's the best, hands down. Throw in any pizza toppings your family likes-Canadian bacon, black olives and green peppers are some of our picks. -Brook Bothun, Canby, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up meat into crumbles, 10-12 minutes; drain., Transfer meat mixture to a greased 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, pizza sauce, pasta, water, tomato paste, pepperoni and Italian seasoning. Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 3-4 hours., Stir thoroughly; mix in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cook, covered, until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

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