Description
The Ultimate Cheesy Pizza Burger Bake combines all your favorite pizza and burger flavors into one hearty, delicious casserole. Ground beef seasoned with Italian spices is simmered in rich pizza sauce, layered with pepperoni, colorful veggies, and two kinds of melty cheese, all baked atop crispy, golden biscuit dough. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make dish offers a comforting fusion of cheesy goodness and meaty flavor that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) jar pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
Cheese and Dough Layers
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef with salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease for a cleaner, less oily dish.
- Add Pizza Flavors: Stir the pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni, diced red onion, and green bell pepper into the cooked ground beef. Mix well, then remove the skillet from heat to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, toss the biscuit dough pieces with olive oil and dried oregano to evenly coat them with flavor and help them crisp during baking.
- Assemble Layers: Spread half of the biscuit dough pieces evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the meat mixture over the dough, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces, meat, and cheeses to create a hearty, layered bake.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the assembled dish into the oven and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the biscuit pieces are golden brown, fully cooked, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting time helps the layers set for easier serving and enhanced flavor melding.
Notes
- You can swap the pepperoni for cooked sausage, mushrooms, or black olives to customize your pizza flavors.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or jalapeños to the meat mixture.
