Description
This Fire-Kissed Cheddar Pizza Casserole combines the richness of cheddar cheese with zesty pizza flavors, all baked to perfection. A comforting dish that is sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
– 1 lb elbow macaroni
– 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– 1 cup pizza sauce
– 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
– 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
– 1/2 cup sliced black olives
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1.
2. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. 2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. 3. In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni, pizza sauce, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well combined.
5. 4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. 5. Drizzle the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. 7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
– Feel free to customize the toppings based on your favorite pizza ingredients.
– This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: casserole, pizza, comfort food, cheddar cheese