Description
Pizza Burger Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make American casserole that combines the savory flavors of a cheeseburger with classic pizza toppings inside a flaky crescent roll crust. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe features juicy ground beef, pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional pepperoni baked into a golden, bubbly pie.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until the meat is browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess grease to keep the pie from being too oily.
- Season Meat Mixture: Stir in salt, black pepper, pizza sauce, and dried oregano. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes to blend the flavors, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Crust: Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the prepared pie dish, covering the bottom and sides to form a crust.
- Assemble Pie: Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the chilled crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan, and sliced pepperoni (if using) over the top for rich flavor and texture.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes to set. Slice into portions and serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for the ground beef for a leaner or vegetarian option.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives inside the pie for extra flavor and veggies.
- Be sure to drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef to prevent a soggy crust.
- The pie can be reheated in the oven or microwave; store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
