Meat Lovers Pizza Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein Base
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1 pound pork sausage
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1 cup pepperoni, cut into small chunks
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1 pound ground beef, lean
→ Sauces & Spices
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4 teaspoons split Italian seasoning
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1 (26-ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
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1/4 cup plain white flour, used to thicken the sauce
→ Toppings
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1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
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3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella, used in portions
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1 (13.8-ounce) can of pizza dough from the fridge
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to a toasty 425°F. Give a light coating of cooking spray to a 9x13-inch dish so cleanup later is a breeze.
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Take a big pan and cook the ground beef along with the sausage on medium-high heat until they’re thoroughly browned. Remove any leftover grease so the final dish isn’t oily.
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Add the chopped pepperoni, flour, and 3 teaspoons of the spice mix to the meat blend in the pan. Then, pour in the jar of pasta sauce and warm it up until it’s bubbling gently.
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Move your meat sauce to the dish you prepped. Sprinkle over 1½ cups of the mozzarella as a blanket. Unroll the pizza dough and gently place it over the cheese.
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Coat the pizza dough with olive oil, then scatter the last of the spice blend, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese on top. It’ll make the crust wonderfully crisp and golden.
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Place the dish in the heated oven and let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is gooey and bubbling.
# Notes:
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This filling bake blends all the bold tastes of a loaded pizza with the coziness of a casserole.
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Loaded with three kinds of meat, this dish is a flavor-packed option for meat lovers.
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The two-cheese combination guarantees a melted, golden topping everyone will enjoy.