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Close-up of pizza casserole showing ground beef, sauce, and Italian seasoning.

Crockpot Pizza Casserole

Enjoy a comforting and easy Crockpot Pizza Casserole, perfect for a family dinner. This recipe combines classic pizza flavors in a convenient slow cooker meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 jar pizza sauce (15 ounce)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 package pasta (16 ounce) cooked al dente
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup beef pepperoni slices
Optional Toppings
  • mushrooms
  • onions
  • bell peppers
  • olives

Method
 

  1. Combine beef, pizza sauce, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Stir in cooked pasta until well coated.
  3. Pour half of the pasta mixture into a greased crockpot.
  4. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the beef pepperoni slices. Add any optional toppings.
  5. Pour the remaining pasta mixture over the cheese and beef pepperoni.
  6. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and beef pepperoni slices. Add any remaining optional toppings.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 1.5-2 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.