Pop-Up Pizza Casserole

[Robyn2]

Pop-Up Pizza Casserole
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped green peppers
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 dash salt
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 envelope dry spaghetti sauce mix
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 cup water
15 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces Mozzarella cheese -- shredded

Batter:
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt


Preheat oven to 400 F.

In a large skillet, brown ground beef; drain off all fat. Stir in next 9 ingredients; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, combine milk, oil and eggs; beat 1 minute at medium speed. Lightly spoon in flour and salt; beat 2 minutes at medium speed or til smooth. Pour hot meat mixture into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with Mozzarella cheese, covering filling completely. Pour popover batter over all and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 400 F. for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and deep golden brown. Serve immediately, cutting into squares to serve.

Serves 8-10

[Robyn2]

Popover Pizza

12 ounces ground meat
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 - 15 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 - 6 ounce package mozzarella cheese slices
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400.

Saute meat, onion and butter until tender, not brown. Drain.
Stir sauce and seasoning into meat mixture.

Pour meat mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Place mozzarella on top; set aside.

In small bowl, combine eggs, milk and oil. Add flour and salt and beat until smooth.

Pour batter over meat mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes.