Popover Pizza Casserole

For this home-style pizza recipe, saucy turkey and pepperoni are topped with a popover batter that puffs while it bakes.


Popover Pizza Casserole

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound
    ground raw turkey or ground beef
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  • 1 cup
    chopped onion
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  • 1 cup
    chopped green sweet pepper
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  • 1/2 of a 3-1/2-ounce package
    sliced pepperoni, halved
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  • 1 15-ounce can or
    1 15-1/2-ounce jar pizza sauce
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  • 1 2-ounce can
    mushroom stems and pieces, drained
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    fennel seed, crushed
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    dried oregano, crushed
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    dried basil, crushed
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  • eggs
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  • 1 cup
    milk
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  • 1 tablespoon
    cooking oil
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  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1 6-ounce package
    thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
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  • 1/4 cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
In a large skillet cook turkey or beef, onion, and green pepper until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain fat. Cut pepperoni slices in half. Stir pepperoni, pizza sauce, mushrooms, fennel seed, oregano, and basil into meat mixture. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.
Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl combine eggs, milk, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add flour; beat 1 minute more or until smooth.
3.
Grease the sides of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish; spoon meat mixture into dish. Arrange cheese slices over hot meat mixture. Pour topping over cheese, covering completely. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4.
Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 316, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 688 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 21 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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