Description
This Ultimate Cheesy Pizza Burger Bake combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with your favorite pizza toppings. Ground beef seasoned with Italian spices is layered with pepperoni, vegetables, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, all baked atop fluffy biscuit dough. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, this casserole offers a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal with gooey melted cheese and a golden biscuit crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Sauce
- 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
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dough and Seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef seasoned with salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook it until browned and fully done, about 6–8 minutes, then drain any excess grease.
- Add Sauce and Vegetables: Stir in the pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni, diced red onion, and green bell pepper into the cooked beef mixture. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, toss the biscuit dough pieces with olive oil and dried oregano to evenly coat them with flavor.
- Assemble Layers: Spread half of the biscuit dough pieces across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the meat mixture evenly on top, then sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over it.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining dough pieces as the next layer, followed by the rest of the meat mixture and cheeses, creating a second layer of all components.
- Bake: Place the dish uncovered into the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the biscuit pieces turn golden brown and are fully cooked, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving to ensure the layers set properly.
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 sliced jalapeños to the meat mixture.
- Using refrigerated biscuit dough saves time; alternatively, homemade biscuit dough can be used for a fresher flavor.
- Letting the bake rest after baking helps the layers hold together better when cut.
