Crockpot Pizza Casserole Recipe
This Crockpot Pizza Casserole recipe is a delicious and cheesy meal loaded with pasta, sausage, pepperoni, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker recipe is a family favorite that brings the flavors of pizza into a hearty casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a slow cooker, layer the cooked pasta, browned sausage, pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, and green bell pepper. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently to combine, then layer pepperoni slices and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings, such as mushrooms, olives, or extra pepperoni.
- For extra spice, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- This casserole can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
Find it online: https://sandrarecipes.com/crockpot-pizza-casserole-recipe/