🍕Easy Made Crockpot Pizza Casserole Recipe

crockpot pizza casserole ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from families, busy cooks, and pizza lovers)
🧀 Cheesy | 🍅 Loaded | ⏱ Set-It-and-Forget-It

If you love pizza but want a hands-off, comforting casserole that feeds a crowd, this Crockpot Pizza Casserole is your dream come true. It’s cheesy, saucy, loaded with toppings, and perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or potlucks.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Pizza Casserole

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 2–3 hours (low)
• Serves: 6–8
• Budget-Friendly: Around $15–18
• Flavor Profile: Savory, cheesy, tangy, and satisfying
• Perfect For: Families, game nights, potlucks, or busy weeknights

Ingredients – Classic Pizza Flavors, Simplified

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce
• 3 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni or other favorite toppings
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives

How to Make Crockpot Pizza Casserole

Step 1: Brown the Meat

In a skillet, cook ground beef or sausage with onion and garlic until fully browned. Drain excess fat.

Step 2: Combine in the Crockpot

Add cooked pasta, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Add Cheese and Toppings

Sprinkle 1½ cups mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the mixture. Add pepperoni and any optional veggies on top.

Step 4: Cook Low and Slow

Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, until heated through and cheese is melted.

Step 5: Serve

Top with remaining mozzarella before serving if desired. Serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread.

Serving Ideas for Crockpot Pizza Casserole

• With a crisp green salad and Italian dressing
• Paired with garlic knots or breadsticks
• Topped with fresh basil or red pepper flakes for extra flavor
• Perfect for lunchboxes or reheated leftovers

What Everyone’s Saying About This Recipe

“My family devoured this in one sitting! So easy and tastes just like pizza.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Rachel M.

“Perfect for busy nights. I didn’t have to turn on the oven and it still came out amazing.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – David L.

“I love that I can add whatever toppings I want. Super flexible and delicious!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Kelly R.

🍕 Crockpot Pizza Casserole – Cheesy, Savory, and Totally Hands-Off

Who says pizza night has to be complicated? This Crockpot Pizza Casserole takes all the flavors of pizza — gooey cheese, savory sauce, and pepperoni — and turns them into a hands-off, slow-cooked meal the whole family will love. Perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or busy evenings.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 7 servings

Course: Casserole, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 jar 24 oz pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cooked pasta penne, rotini, or elbow
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup sliced pepperoni or cooked sausage optional
• 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Equipment

• Slow cooker / Crockpot
• Skillet (for browning meat)
• Mixing bowl & spoon
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked meat, cooked pasta, pizza sauce, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
3. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the crockpot.
4. Sprinkle remaining cheese and pepperoni (if using) on top.
5. Cover and cook on Low for 3–4 hours until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish with oregano or Italian seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Swap in cooked chicken or ground turkey for a lighter variation.

Add mushrooms, olives, or zucchini for extra veggies.

Leftovers store in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat well in the microwave.

FAQ – Crockpot Pizza Casserole

This Crockpot Pizza Casserole is loaded with melty cheese, savory meat, and all the flavors of your favorite pizza — without the oven or delivery stress. If you love hearty, cheesy casseroles, you’ll also enjoy this Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole, another family-friendly favorite that’s easy to make and full of comfort-food flavor.