Crockpot pizza casserole
Crockpot pizza casserole is a family favorite for days when errands or fussy little ones don't allow for much time in the kitchen. This recipe has been inspired by the pizza casserole my mom made while we were old order Amish and then Mennonite.
Equipment
- 4 qt. crockpot (linked below)
- Cutting board (linked below)
- Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons (linked below)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (plus, salt and pepper)
- 3/4 cup diced onion white or yellow
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3-4 cups marinara or pizza sauce *See note
- 4 oz. canned mushrooms, drained optional
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt *See note if using garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 oz. sliced pepperoni
- 8 oz. dry macaroni or 1 3/4-2 cups (dry)
Topping
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- additional peperoni optional
Instructions
- Brown beef in 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then drain the grease if needed.
- Place the browned beef, onions, minced garlic, mushrooms (optional) sauce (3 cups for lighter sauce and 4 cups if you prefer a saucier casserole), seasonings, pepperoni and parmesan cheese into a 3–4-quart crockpot.
- Stir the sauce, pepperoni and veggie mixture to combine, then cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours (cooking times may vary according to crockpot size and strength).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, then stir into the meat sauce in the crockpot and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and additional pepperoni. Turn off the heat, then cover and allow the cheese to melt (8-10 minutes). Serve and enjoy!
Notes
I prefer to use Marinara sauce because it is a little thicker and adheres to the noodles better. In a pinch you can also use pasta or pizza sauce as you can see I did in the photos below.
If you prefer to use garlic powder, I would add 1 teaspoon of salt instead of 1/2. Feel free to add salt or any seasonings to taste.
Additional notes and step by step photos below this recipe card.
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