Bubble Up Pizza Bake
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This Bubble Up Pizza Bake is a cozy, crowd friendly pizza casserole recipe that turns refrigerator biscuit dough into fluffy biscuits layered with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices.
Like my Pizza roll ups and my Pizza bagels, this is a super quick pizza meal idea that requires very little effort! That is my kind of dinner!
It feels like traditional pizza crossed with a deep dish pizza vibe, all baked together in one casserole dish. With simple ingredients and simple steps, it is an easy dinner recipe that works beautifully for busy weeknights, pizza night, or a long day when easy meals matter.
Ingredients for bubble up pizza bake
- Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Pepperoni
How to make this pizza Bubble Up bake
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- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed up, cooked through, and
- the cheese is golden and bubbly. Check the center of the dish to make sure the dough is
- fully cooked.
- Let cook and serve with extra pizza sauce, if desired.
Step 1 – Preheat oven. Pop open both cans of biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters using kitchen shears.
Step 2 – Arrange the biscuit pieces evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, keeping them in a single layer.
Step 3 – Spoon the pizza sauce over the biscuit pieces, spreading it out evenly.
Step 4 – Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
Step 5 – Add pepperoni slices. I like to cover the entire dish for delicious pepperoni flavor.
Step 6 – Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed up, cooked through, and the cheese is golden and bubbly. Check the center of the dish to make sure the dough is fully cooked.
Tips for the best results
- Cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into even biscuit pieces using kitchen shears for quick prep.
- Lightly coat the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray so nothing sticks.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly so every bite tastes like pizza dough and sauce together.
- Check the center of the bubble up pizza casserole near the end of baking to confirm the dough is fully cooked.
- Let the bake rest for about 5-10 minutes at room temperature so the slices hold together when serving single servings.
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Substitutions and variations
- Swap pepperoni slices for cooked italian sausage or ground beef for a heartier pepperoni pizza bake style dish.
- Mix mozzarella cheese with cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Add green peppers, black olives, or fresh herbs for color and texture.
- Sprinkle a little italian seasoning on top to boost that regular pizza taste.
- Turn it into a pizza casserole recipe with favorite pizza toppings
- An air fryer version works for smaller portions by cooking at medium heat in a safe dish until golden brown.
FAQs about this recipe
Yes. Assemble everything in the casserole dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours. Let it sit at room temperature briefly before baking.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.
Mozzarella cheese gives the classic pizza recipe feel, though parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese work nicely mixed in.
Absolutely. The best part is how familiar the flavors are, making it perfect for picky eaters and the whole family.
It offers a fun twist on traditional pizza and regular pizza nights without the need for homemade pizza dough, making it a perfect dinner after a long day.
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Bubble Up Pizza Bake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1 14- oz jar of pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pop open both cans of biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters using kitchen shears.
- Arrange the biscuit pieces evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, keeping them in
- a single layer.
- Spoon the pizza sauce over the biscuit pieces, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top, then add pepperoni slices.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed up, cooked through, and
- the cheese is golden and bubbly. Check the center of the dish to make sure the dough is
- fully cooked.
- Let cook and serve with extra pizza sauce, if desired.
Notes
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Really good!