Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
A comforting casserole combining cheese-stuffed tortellini with the flavors of pepperoni pizza, baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces Cheese Stuffed Tortellini, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Dry Italian Seasoning
- 8 ounces Original Velveeta Cheese, cubed
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheese Blend (including mozzarella)
- 2 ounces Pepperoni, quartered
- 1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce
- Sliced Pepperoni, for topping
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute or until golden.
- Add milk and Italian seasoning; heat until steaming.
- Reduce heat and add Velveeta and shredded cheese blend; stir until melted.
- Turn off heat; add cooked tortellini and quartered pepperoni; stir for 1 minute.
- Transfer mixture to casserole dish.
- Dollop pizza sauce on top and swirl gently without fully mixing.
- Layer sliced pepperoni on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered on center rack for 25 minutes.
- Broil on high for 3-4 minutes to brown cheese.
Notes
1. Use an Italian cheese blend including mozzarella for best flavor. 2. Adjust pepperoni amount based on preference. 3. Broiling at the end adds a nice golden cheese crust.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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