Pop-Up Pizza Casserole Recipe

Name: Pop-Up Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. ground oregano; 1/2 c. water; 15 oz. can tomato sauce; 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 c. chopped onion; dash of salt; 1/8 tsp. Tabasco hot sauce; 1 (1.5 oz.) pkg. McCormick spaghetti sauce mix; 1 c. milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground oregano
1/2 c. water
15 oz. can tomato sauce
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp. oil
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. chopped onion
dash of salt
1/8 tsp. Tabasco hot sauce
1 (1.5 oz.) pkg. McCormick spaghetti sauce mix
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Brown ground beef; drain.
3
Stir in onion, garlic, oregano, salt, water, hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce mix.
4
Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In bowl combine milk, oil and eggs; beat 1 minute at medium speed. Lightly spoon flour in measuring cups.
5
Add flour and salt; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
6
Pour hot meat mixture into ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan.
7
Top with Mozzarella cheese.
8
Pour batter over cheese, covering filling completely.
9
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10
Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes or until puffed and deep golden brown.
11
Serve immediately.

1150

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1 garlic clove, minced or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. ground oregano, 1/2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Pop-Up Pizza Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pop-Up Pizza Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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