Friday night pizza night but healthy, for real….?
Picture this – it’s Friday night, and the aroma of pizza fills the air. Instead of succumbing to guilt, why not opt for a healthier version? Our Healthy Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole Recipe is the perfect compromise, offering a delicious pizza experience without compromising on your health.
Quick and Easy Prep:
Whether it’s lunch, a weeknight dinner, or Friday movie night, this recipe can be prepped in under 20 minutes, and you’ll be enjoying a tasty meal in less than an hour. It’s the go-to choice for a fast, one-dish dinner that will fit seamlessly into your weekly rotation.
Versatile Toppings:
This recipe can be customized with various pizza toppings to suit your preferences. Whether you’re a fan of Hawaiian, supreme, white pizza, or any other favorite, the possibilities are endless. Our personal favorite? A classic meat lover’s topping that never disappoints.
It is in our regular rotation of weekly easy fast one dish dinners!!!
Ingredients:
- Broccoli (frozen or fresh)
- Cauliflower (frozen or fresh)
- Mini Pepperoni
- Ground Italian Sausage
- Bacon
- Pizza Sauce
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Olive Oil
Step-by-Step Guide:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450′.
- 2. Defrost and strain broccoli and cauliflower. If using fresh, rinse and let dry.
- 3. Chop broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Drizzle olive oil in a rectangle 9 x 13 baking dish for a non-stick coating.
- 5. Put Broccoli and cauliflower in the baking dish.
- 6. Sprinkle half the bag of shredded mozzarella on top of the broccoli and cauliflower.
- 7. Chop Pepperonis in half and spread out evenly over cheese.
- 8. Chop onions and cook with garlic in a pan on medium heat for just a few minutes.
- 9. Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pan.
- 10. Add the ground sausage to the pan and cook on medium heat until all meat is browned.
- 11. Pour your pizza sauce in the pan to cook with the meat for 2-3 minutes.
- 12. Pour the mixture over top of the pepperoni and cheese in the baking dish.
- 13. Bake at 450°F for 30 minutes.
- 14. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until melted.
- 15. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 16. Scoop into bowls and enjoy guilt-free indulgence!
Our Healthy Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole is a delightful way to enjoy pizza without compromising on health. With easy preparation, versatile toppings, and a commitment to providing cozy recipes, we invite you to make your home a haven of good food and joy. Try this guilt-free indulgence, and let us know your thoughts – we love hearing from our community.
Healthy Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole Recipe for Guilt-Free Indulgence
Course: DinnerCuisine: Italian, AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutes45
Ingredients
1 head of Broccoli (frozen or fresh)
1 head of Cauliflower (frozen or fresh)
3 oz Pepperoni
1/2 lb. Ground Italian Sausage
1/2 lb. Bacon
14.5 oz Pizza Sauce
16 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Olive Oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450′.
- Defrost and strain broccoli and cauliflower. If using fresh, rinse and let dry.
- Chop broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
- Drizzle olive oil in a rectangle 9 x 13 baking dish for a non-stick coating.
- Put Broccoli and cauliflower in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half the bag of shredded mozzarella on top of the broccoli and cauliflower.
- Chop Pepperonis in half and spread out evenly over cheese.
- Chop onions and cook with garlic in a pan on medium heat for just a few minutes.
- Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pan.
- Add the ground sausage to the pan and cook on medium heat until all meat is browned.
- Pour your pizza sauce in the pan to cook with the meat for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the mixture over top of the pepperoni and cheese in the baking dish.
- Bake at 450°F for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until melted.
- Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Scoop into bowls and enjoy guilt-free indulgence!
Notes
- This recipe can be tweaked to your preference. Use more or less sauce or cheese depending on preferences.
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