Turkey Bacon Lovers Pizza Casserole
All your favorite pizza toppings baked into a comforting casserole — perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd!
Ingredients:
12 oz penne or rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
½ lb crumbled Italian sausage
½ cup pepperoni slices
½ cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: sliced olives, green bell pepper, or red pepper flakes for topping
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Brown the Meat:
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
Mix the Base:
Stir in the marinara/pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, turkey bacon, and pepperoni. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine with Pasta:
In a large bowl or baking dish, combine the cooked pasta and meat sauce mixture. Mix well.
Add the Cheese:
Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Add extra pepperoni or toppings if desired.
Bake:
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Serve:
Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or crushed red pepper flakes.
Tips:
Swap in turkey sausage for a lighter version.
For added veggies, mix in sautéed mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers.
Make it ahead and refrigerate overnight — just increase bake time by 10 minutes if baking from cold.
Tags:
#PizzaCasserole #TurkeyBaconRecipe #EasyDinner #FamilyFavorite #WeeknightMeal #ComfortFood #MozzarellaMadness #OnePanMeal