Pizza Bubble Up is an irresistible casserole that features pillowy biscuits layered with pizza sauce, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. This easy 4-ingredient dinner turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing feast the whole family will enjoy.
What I love about a pizza bubble-up bake is that it takes the best parts of pizza—the sauce, cheese, and toppings—and makes them even more fun to eat. It turns simple canned biscuits into a bubbling, cheesy pizza casserole that’s way more fun than regular pizza.
And it’s perfect for those nights when you’re too tired to deal with pizza dough but still want something homemade and delicious! The biscuit pieces “bubble up” as they bake, creating perfect little pockets of flavor that are just right for grabbing.
This dish is completely customizable. Just like a regular pizza, you can divide the casserole into sections with different toppings, so everyone gets exactly what they want. Plus, unlike traditional homemade pizza, which can be tricky to get right, using canned biscuits makes this practically foolproof.
Let me show you the simple steps to make this family-friendly dinner, along with my best tips and tricks. Between the minimal prep time, easy cleanup, and happy faces around the table, this might just be the dinner solution you’ve been looking for.
Looking for more easy casserole recipes? Try taco bubble up, chicken parmesan casserole, and French onion casserole.
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🥘Ingredient Notes
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- Canned Biscuits: I use regular-sized refrigerated biscuits, not the jumbo ones. Store brand works just fine here – save those name-brand dollars.
- Pizza Sauce: Any jar of pizza sauce works great, or use marinara sauce instead.
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni
🥣How to Make Pizza Bubble Up Recipe
- Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. While it’s heating, grab an 8×8-inch or 7×9-inch baking dish and coat it with cooking spray.
- Open those biscuit cans (I still jump every time!) and cut each biscuit into eight pieces. Using kitchen scissors makes this job super quick and easy.
- Toss the biscuit pieces into the prepared baking dish. Pour the pizza sauce over them and stir until the biscuit pieces are nicely coated.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Then, arrange your pepperoni slices across the cheese.
- Pop it in the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the biscuits have puffed up beautifully, and the pepperoni edges are getting crispy.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
🍴Serving Ideas
This Pizza Bubble Up is such a crowd-pleaser at my house! While it’s perfect on its own as a main dish, I love to round out the meal with some simple sides. A basic Caesar salad or mixed greens with Italian dressing pairs perfectly.
For a heartier meal, I’ll sometimes serve it with:
- Garlic bread (because you can never have too many carbs, right?)
- A bowl of marinara sauce for extra dipping
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
- Italian-style soup like minestrone
If you’re serving this at a party or game day gathering, cut it into smaller squares and put out some ranch dressing for dipping.
💭How to Store
If you have leftovers, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, microwave individual portions for 30-45 seconds. Or reheat it in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Also the leftovers are tasty cold, straight from the fridge. Not that I’ve ever done that while standing in front of the open refrigerator at midnight or anything…
⭐Tips & Tricks for Perfect Pizza Bubble Up
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- Use refrigerated biscuits that aren’t the flaky layers type. Regular homestyle biscuits work best and give the perfect texture.
- To serve a crowd (or hungry teenagers) double the recipe and make it in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Stir the sauce and biscuits gently but thoroughly. You want each piece coated.
- For the best cheese pull use freshly shredded mozzarella instead of pre-shredded. It melts so much better!
- If you want to ensure pepperoni in every bite, you can layer it so it overlaps.
- I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. The texture of the biscuits changes when frozen and thawed.
📝Reader Questions
I don’t recommend it. Canned biscuits are made to rise and puff up perfectly in this recipe. Plus, this is supposed to be an easy weeknight dinner – let’s keep it simple!
Add any pizza toppings you like! My kids love Italian sausage, and I’ve made it with mushrooms, bell peppers, and olives. Just make sure any meat is pre-cooked and vegetables are pre-sautéed to remove excess moisture.
This dish is best served fresh from the oven. The biscuits can get soggy if prepared too far in advance. However, you can cut the biscuits and prep your toppings ahead of time to make assembly quicker.
If you notice the top browning but the center still seems doughy, cover the dish with aluminum foil and continue baking. This will prevent the top from burning while allowing the center to finish cooking.
Absolutely! While mozzarella gives that classic pizza taste, I’ve made it with cheddar for my picky eater, and it was still delicious. A mix of Italian cheeses also works great!
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Pizza Bubble Up Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 canned biscuits
- 6 ounces pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch or 7 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Open the biscuit cans and cut each biscuit into eight pieces. Kitchen shears work great for this.
- Add the biscuit pieces to the baking dish. Add the pizza sauce and stir to coat the biscuits.10 canned biscuits, 6 ounces pizza sauce
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the biscuits. Then, add the pepperoni slices.1 cup mozzarella cheese, 20 slices pepperoni
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the biscuits are puffed up and the edges of the pepperoni are crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- Use refrigerated biscuits that aren’t the flaky layers type. Regular homestyle biscuits work best and give the perfect texture.
- To serve a crowd (or hungry teenagers) double the recipe and make it in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Stir the sauce and biscuits gently but thoroughly. You want each piece coated.
- If you want to ensure pepperoni in every bite, you can layer it so it overlaps.
- I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe.
- Add any pizza toppings you like! Just make sure any meat is pre-cooked and vegetables are pre-sautéed to remove excess moisture.
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Nutrition Information
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