Bubble Up Biscuit Pizza Casserole

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet over medium high heat cook the ground beef or Italian sausage breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Drain any excess grease from the skillet then stir in the pizza sauce Italian seasoning garlic powder onion powder crushed red pepper flakes salt and black pepper.

5. Let the meat and sauce mixture simmer for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat until slightly thickened then remove from the heat.

6. Open the can of refrigerated biscuits and cut each biscuit into 4 to 6 small pieces depending on their size.

7. Gently fold the biscuit pieces into the warm meat and sauce mixture until each piece is evenly coated and well distributed.

8. Pour the biscuit and meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer from corner to corner.

9. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.

10. Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese so they are evenly spaced and cover most of the surface.

11. Bake the casserole uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the biscuits have puffed up the cheese is melted and golden and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

12. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes then sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or basil before serving warm.