If you could take everything you love about pizza — gooey cheese, savory meats, flavorful sauce — and wrap it into one bubbling, creamy dish, this would be it. This pizza casserole is rich and comforting, thanks to the combination of cream cheese and condensed soup, yet still customizable to match your personal pizza preferences. Whether you go all-meat, load up on veggies, or keep it classic with pepperoni, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry group, this is one recipe you’ll want in your regular rotation.
YIELD
8 servings
PREP TIME
20 Min
COOK TIME
30 Min
METHOD
Bake
Ingredients for Cheesy Cream-Style Pizza Casserole
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8 oz (225 g) package cream cheese, softened
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1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom soup
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4 cups (560 g) cooked pasta of your choice
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2 Tbsp (6 g) dried Italian seasoning
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3 cups (340 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup (100 g) Parmesan cheese
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16 oz (455 g) jar of spaghetti sauce
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1/4 cup (40 g) chopped green bell pepper
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1/4 cup (30 g) chopped onion or green onion
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Your favorite pizza meats — examples include pepperoni, diced ham, cooked and crumbled bacon, browned ground beef, or browned Italian sausage
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Optional pizza toppings — mushrooms, black olives, or any other favorites
How to Make Cheesy Cream-Style Pizza Casserole
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, blend together the cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
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Add the mixture to the cooked pasta, tossing to coat thoroughly. Transfer into a large, greased casserole or lasagna pan.
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In a separate bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
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Sprinkle half of this cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.
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Layer your chosen meats over the cheese.
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Spread the spaghetti sauce evenly over the meat layer.
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Scatter the bell pepper, onions, and any additional toppings on top. Finish with the remaining cheese. Bake until the casserole is hot and bubbling. For a golden crust, place under the broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
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Note: This recipe can easily be made lighter without losing flavor. Use Neufchâtel cream cheese, reduced-fat or lower-sodium condensed soup, and a healthy pasta sauce like Hunt’s Chunky Vegetable (with zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and peppers). To save time, opt for toppings that don’t require pre-cooking, such as pepperoni, diced ham, or ready-to-use bacon bits.
Conclusion:
This creamy pizza casserole is the best of both worlds — all the cheesy, saucy, savory flavors of pizza, with the heartiness of a baked pasta dish. It’s endlessly adaptable, making it a perfect choice for picky eaters and adventurous palates alike. Serve it with a crisp side salad and warm bread, and you’ve got a meal that will make everyone ask for seconds.
