Deep Hamburger Sausage Pepperoni Bake

A hearty, layered casserole of beef, sausage, pepperoni, and bubbling cheese. This Deep Hamburger Sausage Pepperoni Bake is comfort food done right rich, meaty, and easy to prepare.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Meat Sauce: 1 lb ground beef ½ lb Italian sausage 1 small onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pizza sauce 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Layers: 8 oz pepperoni slices 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups cooked penne or rotini pasta (optional) Topping: 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Meat Sauce: Cook beef and sausage in a skillet until browned; drain fat. Add onions, garlic, and seasonings, then stir in marinara. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a deep 9x13-inch dish and layer cooked pasta (optional) on the bottom.
Layer the Bake: Spread half the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top.
Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Rest and Serve: Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

• Use spicy sausage for extra flavor. • Simmer sauce before layering for a thicker texture. • Always let the bake rest before cutting for clean slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 420
Fat: 28g
Saturated fat: 12g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg
Protein: 29g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g