Pizza Breadstick Casserole Recipe

A comforting and cheesy twist on classic pizza! This easy recipe uses Pillsbury breadsticks (or your favorite brand) for a fun, crunchy topping over a hearty ground beef and pepperoni filling. Perfect for family dinners or game night! Easily customizable to your favorite cheeses and toppings.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 255.4 kcal
Protein 39g
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Pizza Breadstick Casserole 35

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Ingredients for Pizza Breadstick Casserole

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How to Make Pizza Breadstick Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of sliced pepperoni and 1 (24 ounce) jar of pasta sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until heated through.
  4. While the sauce simmers, melt 1/4 cup of butter and whisk in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  5. Unroll the Pillsbury breadsticks and brush evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
  6. Cut each breadstick into three crosswise pieces.
  7. Pour the ground beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Arrange the breadstick pieces, garlic-butter side up, evenly over the ground beef mixture.
  9. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and no longer doughy.
  11. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
  12. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

51g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pizza Breadstick Casserole?

Pizza Breadstick Casserole takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pizza Breadstick Casserole?

Pizza Breadstick Casserole has approximately 255.4 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pizza Breadstick Casserole?

The key ingredients for Pizza Breadstick Casserole are Lean Ground Beef, Pepperoni, Three Cheese Pasta Sauce, Refrigerated Breadstick Dough, Butter, Garlic Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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