Bubble Up Pizza Casserole
This 'Bubble Up Pizza Casserole' is a comforting and simple dish. It combines seasoned ground beef and onion simmered in spaghetti sauce, layered with quartered flaky biscuits and melted mozzarella cheese. Baked until golden and bubbly, it offers a quick, family-friendly meal with a delightful pizza-inspired twist.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet For browning beef and sautéing
- 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish For assembling and baking the casserole
- 1 Chef's knife For chopping onion, mincing garlic, and quartering biscuits
- 1 Cutting Board For preparing ingredients safely
- 1 Spatula For browning beef and mixing ingredients
Ingredients
Main
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 whole Onion Chopped
- 2 cups Spaghetti Sauce whatever Kind You Like
- 1 can 8 Pillsbury Reduced Fat Grands Biscuits, Quartered
- 1 cup Part Skim Milk Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 1 clove Garlic Minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef. Sauté until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce, combining it thoroughly with the beef, onion, and garlic mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- While the sauce simmers, quarter the Pillsbury Reduced Fat Grands Biscuits into small, even pieces.
- Pour the beef and sauce mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Distribute the quartered biscuit pieces over the sauce mixture in the baking dish.
- Generously sprinkle the shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese over the biscuits.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set slightly.
Notes
Ensure ground beef is thoroughly browned and excess fat drained before adding other ingredients; this enhances flavor and texture. For a richer sauce, consider a pinch of Italian seasoning or dried oregano during simmering. Arrange the quartered biscuits evenly over the sauce to promote consistent baking and the desired 'bubble up' effect. Avoid over-baking; the goal is golden biscuits and bubbly, melted cheese. A short rest after baking allows the casserole to set, making it easier to serve.