Bubble Up Biscuit Pizza Casserole (Print version)
Fluffy biscuit pieces bake with pizza sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
# What you'll need:
→ Biscuit Base
01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
→ Pizza Sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
→ Toppings
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
06 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
07 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Cut refrigerated biscuit dough into 1-inch pieces and scatter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, toss biscuit pieces with 1 cup of pizza sauce and half the mozzarella cheese until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the dish, then pour the remaining pizza sauce over the top.
05 - Layer pepperoni, black olives, and bell peppers over the biscuit base.
06 - Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the toppings.
07 - Season with Italian herbs, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
08 - Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until biscuits are puffed and golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
09 - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary pizza night into something wonderfully messy and comforting
- The biscuit bottoms soak up all that sauce while staying pillowy on top
02 -
- Do not skip the resting period or the layers will slide apart when you serve it
- The biscuits on top will be crispier while ones underneath stay tender and saucy
03 -
- Cut biscuits with kitchen shears for faster more uniform pieces
- Use a combination of Italian blend cheese and sharp cheddar for the best flavor