If you love pizza and casseroles, then this Pizza Casserole recipe is for you! It’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. Follow the steps below to make this delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 14 oz. Pizza Quick sauce
- 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 c. biscuit mix
- 1 1/2 c. milk
- 2 eggs
Baking Instructions
- Brown beef; stir to crumble.
- Drain.
- Put beef into 8-inch baking dish.
- Top with sauce, Mozzarella cheese and sliced mushrooms.
- Combine the biscuit mix, milk and eggs; beat until smooth, then evenly pour over casserole.
- Bake at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes.
Calorie: 500
Total cooking time:45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Pizza Casserole Caper
Ahoy, foodie friends! So, there I was, smack-dab in the middle of my kitchen, ready to embark on the culinary expedition of a lifetime: the creation of a Pizza Casserole. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Pizza in a casserole? What sorcery is this?” Yep, that’s right, buckle up, folks, we’re going off the beaten pizza path!
The Ground Beef Gambit
First things first, let’s tackle the star of the show – 1 lb. of ground beef. Now, browning beef is quite the task. It’s like doing a little meat ballet in your frying pan, complete with pirouettes as you stir to crumble. I won’t lie, I felt like a clumsy yet determined ballerina, twirling my spatula with all the grace of a hippo in a tutu. But hey, no judgment in my kitchen!
The Draining Drama
Once our bovine ballerina had taken her final bow, it was time to drain. Now, there’s something deeply satisfying about draining the pan. It’s like watching all your troubles go down the drain, only to realize you’ve just splashed hot grease all over your favorite apron. Ah, the joys of cooking!
The Baking Dish Ballet
Next, I ushered our ground beef into an 8-inch baking dish. It’s like moving day for the beef, trading in the sizzling stovetop for a cozy casserole dish. This is where the magic begins, folks.
The Saucy Serenade and Cheesy Chorus
Next up, I serenaded the beef with 14 oz. of Pizza Quick sauce, followed by a chorus of 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese. It was like a foodie opera in my kitchen, with the sauce and cheese hitting all the right notes.
Mushroom Merriment
Then came the mushrooms, each one a little funghi (get it?), to join the party. As they nestled into the casserole, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the absurdity. A pizza without a crust, in a casserole dish? Surely, I was breaking some unspoken culinary law.
The Biscuit Mix Mix-Up
Now, things got interesting. I was to combine 3/4 c. biscuit mix with 1 1/2 c. milk and 2 eggs. As I beat the mixture until smooth, I felt like a mad scientist concocting a potent potion. Who knew biscuit mix could be so versatile?
The Oven Odyssey
Finally, it was time to bake at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes. As I slid the casserole into the oven, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation. Will this pizza-casserole hybrid be a hit or a miss?
The Grand Finale
And there you have it, folks, the tale of my Pizza Casserole caper. An evening filled with laughter, the occasional expletive, and a newfound respect for anyone who cooks on a regular basis. Turns out, the pizza casserole was a hit, and I can now add “hippo ballerina” and “mad scientist” to my culinary resume!
