Pizza Casserole Pie
A savory combination of a classic pizza and comforting casserole, baked in a flaky pie crust. Filled with ground sausage, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and veggies, this dish offers a cheesy, flavorful experience that’s perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering.
INGREDIENTS:
1 package refrigerated pie crusts or homemade pie dough
1 tbsp olive oil for brushing the crust
1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
1/2 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pound ground sausage or Italian sausage, casing removed
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/2 cup bell peppers diced
1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra mozzarella cheese for topping
Additional pepperoni slices for topping
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a deep pie dish. Brush with olive oil. Pre-bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the sausage, cooking until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
Stir in pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until combined and cheese begins to melt.
Spoon the filling into the pre-baked crust. Top with extra cheese and pepperoni. Optionally, add a top crust, sealing edges and cutting slits for steam.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.