Popover Pizza Casserole Recipe

Name: Popover Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb uncooked ground turkey; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green sweet pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce; 1 1/4 ounces sliced pepperoni, halved; 1 (6 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb uncooked ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 1/4 ounces sliced pepperoni, halved
1 (6 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
In a large skillet cook ground meat, onion, and sweet pepper until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat.
2
Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, fennel seeds, oregano and basil.
3
Bring to boiling, reduce heat.
4
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Meanwhile, for topping: In a small bowl combine eggs, milk and oil.
6
Beat with an electric mixer on medium-speed for 1 minute.
7
Add flour; beat about 1 minute more or until smooth.
8
Preheat oven to 400*.
9
Grease the sides of a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon meat mixture into prepared dish.
10
Arrange mozzarella cheese over meat mixture.
11
Pour topping over mozzarella cheese, covering completely.
12
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
13
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is puffed and golden brown.
14
Serve immediately.

594

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb uncooked ground turkey, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green sweet pepper, 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce, and more.

Yes, Popover Pizza Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Popover Pizza Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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