Pop-Up Pizza Casserole
Recipe from Family Circle

Rich and gooey, this deep-dish pizza-flavor casserole puffs up as it bakes. It's as much fun to make as it is to eat a surefire bet for kids.


Pop-Up Pizza Casserole

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Servings: 9 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Related Categories: Beef Casseroles, Beef Casseroles, Casseroles, Dinner, Ground Beef, Ground Beef Casserole, Hamburger Casseroles, Pizza
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2  pounds
    ground beef
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  • 1  large
    onion, chopped (1 cup)
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  • 1  large
    green sweet pepper, chopped (1 cup)
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  1.5-ounce envelope
    spaghetti sauce mix
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    dried oregano, crushed
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  • 1  15-ounce can
    tomato sauce
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  • 1/2  cup
    water
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  • 1  cup
    milk
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 1  tablespoon
    vegetable oil
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  • 1  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1  cup
    shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
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  • 1/4  cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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    Pepperoni slices (optional)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In an extra-large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until brown; drain off fat. Stir onion, sweet pepper, garlic, dry spaghetti sauce mix, and oregano into meat. Add tomato sauce and the water. Cook and stir until boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, beat milk, eggs, and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add flour and salt; beat for 2 minutes more.
3.
Transfer hot beef mixture to an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Pour egg mixture evenly over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; top with pepperoni slices (if desired).
4.
Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Calories 392, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 896 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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