Pizza Casserole

I have searched for the perfect pizza casserole for years. It seemed like every one I tried didn't taste anything like actual pizza. 

Tonight I had planned on letting the boyfriend cook... which meant we were having spaghetti, but then his kiddo mentioned that she had eaten spaghetti the night before at her mother's house. So that was out! 

I went on the hunt for something quick and easy to make with the hamburger meat I had thawed out. That's when I decided to just make my own pizza casserole! Remember, this recipe is completely versatile. You can add or remove any toppings that you like or don't like on your pizza. Mix it up. Try black olives, green peppers, banana peppers, ham... the options are endless! 

Pizza Casserole

1 bag egg noodles

2 teaspoons Oil

1.5 pound Ground Beef

1 medium onion, finely chopped

4 T roasted red peppers (optional)

1 clove Garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (or a handful of fresh)

1 can tomatoes with green chilies

2 handfuls of pepperonies, cut in half

1 (14oz) jar of pizza sauce

1/2 jar of water

1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Saute beef, onion and garlic, until beef is no longer pink. Drain off fat. Stir in oregano, pizza sauce, water, pepperonies, and tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat; Add noodles and half of the Mozzarella cheese. Spoon into large baking dish and top with remaining Mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly. 

Homemade Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

It's barely past Monday and I've already strayed from my menu plan. I was originally going to make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita's (I think.) Well, when I got up this morning and checked the weather I found out that it was going to be 66 F here!!!!! 66!!! So, I decided we would grill out. Now for those of you who know me... you know that I have found one of the few men in the world that does not like to grill. Needless to say he wasn't as excited as I was about this endeavor, but he was he climbed on board soon enough. 

As the afternoon progressed I got sidetracked outside and Wezul conveniently got sidetracked on the computer. Next thing we know it's getting dark and we haven't even lit the grill. So we scrapped the whole idea and made pizza. I had some green peppers that were about to go bad and a couple of thin sandwich steaks that I needed to use so I made my own ... 

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

2 or 3 super thin sandwich steaks

Pizza dough*

1 small onion, sliced thin

1/2 green pepper, sliced thin

Pizza sauce

6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese**

4 slices provolone cheese

*I used Pillsbury refriderated pizza dough, but you could make your own.

**This could be any type or combo of cheeses. I used a handful of mozzarella, a handful of an Italian blend, and sliced provolone. 

Preheat your oven to 350F. Spray an 8-inx11in pan with cooking spray. Then unroll your dough and place position in pan how you like. 

 

I accidentally bought thin crust :( I fixed it up though! 

Next, heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.  Add steaks and cook for about 2 minutes on one side, flip and cook for another minute or so. (I sprinkle some steak seasoning on them first) 

Yes, that is a pink knife! I love it! 

Remove steaks from skillet, and add a little EVOO. Add onions and green peppers and toss to coat. Saute veggies until softened, about 5-7 minutes. 

 

Meanwhile, slice the steak. 

While your veggies finish cooking, spread the pizza sauce over the uncooked crust. Top with 1/2 of shredded cheese. 

 

When the veggies are tender add them on the pizza, along with the steak. 

 

I have a kiddo who won't eat anything but cheese pizza

Next, top with remaining shredded cheese and then the sliced provolone. 

 
 

Bake in 350F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until crust is firm and golden. 

 

Remove from oven, cut, and serve! YUM!