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🍕🥧 Pizza Pie Casserole — The Ultimate Comfort Food Favorite
This dish blends the very best of pizza and pie into one unforgettable meal. Hearty layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and bold pizza toppings are wrapped in a rich, buttery crust that bakes up golden and irresistible. It’s comforting, satisfying, and always a hit — whether it’s a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
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🕰️ A Little History Behind Pizza Pie
Pizza-inspired casseroles became popular as home cooks looked for ways to turn beloved pizza flavors into easy, oven-baked meals. Combining pie-style crusts with pizza fillings created the perfect hybrid — part pizza, part pie, all comfort. This version celebrates that tradition with bold flavors and hearty layers.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
For the Layers:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pepperoni slices or preferred pizza toppings
Optional: mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, cooked sausage
For the Crust:
1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Mix in pizza sauce and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Press pie crust into a greased baking dish, covering the bottom and sides.
Spoon beef mixture evenly over the crust.
Add toppings and sprinkle cheeses generously on top.
Brush crust edges with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and oregano.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Cooking Method & Tips
Drain beef well to avoid a soggy crust.
Use a mix of cheeses for deeper flavor.
Let the pie rest before cutting for clean slices.
Customize toppings just like your favorite pizza.
🧬 Why This Recipe Works (The Formation)
This dish succeeds because it layers:
Savory seasoned beef
Bold pizza sauce
Melty cheese
Buttery, crisp crust
Each layer builds flavor and texture, creating the ultimate comfort bite.
❤️ Loved By Everyone
This Pizza Pie is loved by:
Families with kids
Pizza lovers
Potluck guests
Anyone who loves hearty, cheesy comfort food
It disappears fast — every time!
🍽️ Ways to Enjoy (Serving Methods)
Serve with a green salad
Pair with garlic bread
Enjoy leftovers reheated the next day
Perfect for parties and casual dinners
🏁 Final Thoughts
This Pizza Pie Casserole brings together everything we love about pizza and wraps it into a warm, satisfying pie. Rich, cheesy, and comforting — it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
