Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

from wonkywonderful.com
1 servings

If you love macaroni & cheese and pepperoni pizza you will flip for this Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe!

Ingredients

  • 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, a blend that includes mozzarella, like an Italian blend
  • 2 ounces Pepperoni - quartered
  • 1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce
  • Sliced Pepperoni - for topping
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F

  2. 2

    Prepare and measure all ingredients before beginning.

  3. 3

    In 3 quart pot over medium heat; cook garlic in oil while stirring for 1 minute or until golden.

  4. 4

    Add milk and Italian seasoning. Stir and heat until milk begins to steam.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat then add Velveeta and shredded cheese blend. Stir until melted.

  6. 6

    Turn off heat but keep pot on burner. Add cooked tortellini and quartered pepperoni. Stir 1 minute then transfer mixture to casserole dish.

  7. 7

    Dollop pizza sauce on top and swirl into cheesy tortellini without fully mixing.

  8. 8

    Layer slices of pepperoni on top then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

  9. 9

    Bake uncovered on center rack for 25 minutes. Broil on high for 3-4 minutes to brown.