🍕 Ultimate Meat Lovers' Pizza Bake

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This hearty casserole combines all the classic pizza flavors in one dish! Loaded with savory meats, gooey cheese, and a golden crust, it’s a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or game nights.

Ingredients

🍞 1 (13.8-oz) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
🛢️ 1 Tbsp olive oil
🌿 4 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
🥩 1 lb lean ground beef
🐖 1 lb pork sausage
🍕 1 cup chopped pepperoni
🌾 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
🍅 1 (26-oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
🧀 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
🧀 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook the Meats
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add Flavor
Stir in the chopped pepperoni, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, and flour. Cook for 1 minute.
Simmer the Sauce
Pour in the tomato basil pasta sauce and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, blending the flavors.
Prepare the Crust
Roll out the pizza crust dough and fit it into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tsp Italian seasoning.
Assemble the Casserole
Spread the meat sauce evenly over the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake to Perfection
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.