Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe
Description
This slow cooker pizza casserole is the perfect dish for busy weeknights. It’s easy to make and simple to prepare, and it’s full of flavor. The combination of Italian sausage, pepperoni, cheese, and tomato sauce make it a delicious and hearty meal. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover pizza toppings.
This slow cooker pizza casserole has all the flavors of a classic pizza, but it’s much easier to make. The slow cooker does all the work for you, so you can just sit back and relax while it cooks. It’s a great meal to make for your family or for a crowd.
Ingredients
For this slow cooker pizza casserole, you’ll need:
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 cups pepperoni, chopped
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
To make this slow cooker pizza casserole, start by spraying the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
Next, add the cooked and drained sausage to the slow cooker. Top with the chopped pepperoni, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
In a separate bowl, mix together the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Pour the mixture over the top of the other ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.
When the casserole is done, season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Equipment
You’ll need a slow cooker for this recipe. You’ll also need a bowl for mixing the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
Notes
This recipe is very forgiving and you can easily customize it with your favorite pizza toppings.
If you don’t have Italian sausage, you can use ground beef or turkey.
If you don’t have pepperoni, you can use another type of deli meat or even bacon.
If you don’t have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute with another type of cheese.
Nutrition
This slow cooker pizza casserole is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. It’s a great meal for those who are trying to cut back on carbs or those who are looking for a healthy and hearty meal.
It’s also a great meal for those who are trying to watch their calories. One serving of this casserole has about 250 calories.
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