Dorthy’s Pizza Hot Dish
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Dorthy | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic and easy ‘hot dish’ casserole from Dorthy, this recipe combines all the flavors of pizza with hamburger and noodles for a hearty family meal.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 45 minutes | None | 6–8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x13 inch casserole dish
- Large skillet
- Large bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 cups | Noodles | Uncooked, e.g., egg noodles |
| 1 pound | Hamburger | Ground beef |
| 1 small | Onion | Diced |
| 1 stick | Pepperoni | Sliced |
| 1 (10.5 oz) can | Pizza Sauce | Or substitute with 15.5 oz jar of mushroom spaghetti sauce |
| 1 teaspoon | Oregano | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Garlic Salt | None |
| 1/2 cup | Milk | None |
| 1-2 cups | Mozzarella Cheese | Shredded, divided |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Bake
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Cook the 3 cups uncooked noodles according to package directions, then drain well.
- In a large skillet, brown the 1 pound hamburger with the 1 small diced onion. Drain off any excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, the browned hamburger mixture, 1 stick sliced pepperoni, 1 (10.5 oz) can pizza sauce, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 cup milk, and a generous amount of the 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Top the casserole with any remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
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