{"id":293,"date":"2026-04-23T12:29:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=293"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:29:20","slug":"pepperoni-pizza-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=293","title":{"rendered":"Pepperoni Pizza Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ingredients<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For the Base:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd cup low-carb marinara sauce (sugar-free, like Rao\u2019s)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp onion powder<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp Italian seasoning<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For the Layers:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 cup ricotta cheese or cream cheese (softened)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 \u00bd cups shredded mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for extra flavor)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bc cup Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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20\u201325 slices pepperoni<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Instructions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Preheat the Oven<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Set oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Grease a round or square baking dish.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Cook the Meat Layer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In a skillet, brown the ground beef (or sausage) until fully cooked.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Drain excess fat.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Simmer for 3\u20135 minutes to thicken slightly.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Assemble the Casserole<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spread the meat mixture evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add small spoonfuls of ricotta or cream cheese on top and gently spread.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar over the top.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Layer pepperoni slices across the top (like in your image).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sprinkle with Parmesan.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4. Bake<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bake uncovered for 20\u201325 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For extra crisp pepperoni, broil for the last 2\u20133 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5. Serve<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Enjoy hot \u2014 tastes like a deep-dish pizza without the carbs!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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