Taste of Home
Cheesy Pizza Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.
I discovered this recipe in the reader's exchange page of our local electric cooperative's magazine. Serve it whenever you've got a crowd to please!—Judy Chandler, Franklin, Kentucky
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
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7 ounces vermicelli, cooked and drained
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
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1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
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4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepperoni, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in mushrooms; set aside.
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2.
Combine vermicelli and butter in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; toss to coat. Pour 1 cup tomato sauce over pasta; top with half of meat mixture. Combine Swiss and mozzarella cheeses; sprinkle half over top. Sprinkle with oregano and basil. Layer with remaining meat and cheese mixtures. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top.
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3.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 422 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
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