Description
Deep Hamburger Sausage Pepperoni Bake is a hearty, layered casserole packed with seasoned ground beef, savory sausage, spicy pepperoni, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked pasta or diced potatoes (optional, for a deeper bake)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then drain excess grease.
- Stir marinara or pizza sauce into the meat mixture.
- In a greased deep baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the pasta or potatoes if using.
- Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the pepperoni.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage or pepperoni for extra heat.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad or garlic bread.
- Allow resting time so layers hold together when sliced.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American