Bubble Up Pizza Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 can (8 oz) reduced-fat or fat-free biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands)
• 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup reduced-fat pizza sauce (or marinara)
• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup turkey pepperoni, sliced (optional for extra flavor)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey (or beef) along with the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until the meat is browned and the veggies are softened. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
3. Add Sauce & Seasoning: Stir in the pizza sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, and then remove from heat.
4. Prepare Biscuits: Open the can of biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. Gently stir the biscuit pieces into the meat sauce mixture until well-coated. The biscuits will “bubble up” as they cook.
5. Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the meat and biscuit mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly, and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and turkey pepperoni slices (if using).
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits have fully cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If you like your cheese a bit more golden, you can broil it for the last 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

WW Points (Approximate per serving):

• Freestyle Points: About 6 points per serving (1/6 of the casserole) using lean ground turkey, reduced-fat mozzarella, and fat-free biscuits.
• SmartPoints: Approximately 6 points per serving, depending on the exact ingredients you use.

Tips:

• Customize Toppings: Add any pizza toppings you like—such as mushrooms, olives, or even a little bit of crumbled bacon.
• Veggie Boost: For added nutrition and fiber, add in more veggies like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
• Cheese Options: For lower points, use part-skim mozzarella or even a lower-calorie cheese alternative.

This Bubble Up Pizza Casserole is a fun, WW-friendly recipe that will satisfy your pizza cravings without all the extra calories! Enjoy!