Cheap Pizza Bubble Bake
Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits
- 16 oz Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 Jars pizza sauce (23.5 oz each)
- Your choice of toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish or pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Open the cans of refrigerated biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters. This will give you bite-sized pieces that will puff up nicely.
- Spread a layer of the quartered biscuit pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Pour the pizza sauce over the biscuit pieces, ensuring that the sauce gets in between the biscuit pieces for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce-covered biscuits. The cheese will melt and create a deliciously gooey layer.
- Now it’s time to customize your pizza bubble bake! Add your desired toppings on top of the cheese layer. Whether you prefer classic pepperoni, colorful bell peppers, savory onions, or earthy mushrooms, the choice is yours!
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and golden brown on top. The baking time may vary depending on your oven and the thickness of your bubble bake. Mine took 45 minutes due to overlapping biscuits.
- Once baked, remove the pizza bubble bake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy this quick, easy, and budget-friendly meal with your family and friends!
Feel free to adjust the recipe to your liking by adding more toppings or experimenting with different cheeses and sauces. Happy cooking!
Tips to Make Cheap Pizza Bubble Bake
- Buy Generic or Store Brands: Opt for generic or store-brand refrigerated biscuits, shredded cheese, and pizza sauce to save money without sacrificing flavor. These alternatives often offer the same quality at a lower price.
- Use Leftover Ingredients: Utilize leftover ingredients from previous meals to customize your pizza bubble bake. Leftover vegetables, meats, or cheeses can be repurposed as toppings, reducing waste and saving money.
- Choose Affordable Toppings: Select budget-friendly toppings such as canned olives, canned mushrooms, or onions, which are often more economical than fresh produce. You can also use leftover cooked meats like diced ham or cooked ground beef for added protein without breaking the bank.
- Bulk Buying: Purchase ingredients like cheese and biscuits in bulk when they are on sale or available at discounted prices. Divide larger packages into smaller portions and freeze them for future use to save money in the long run.
- Make it Veggie-Centric: Load up your pizza bubble bake with inexpensive vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes to bulk up the dish without spending a lot. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients while keeping costs down.
- DIY Pizza Sauce: Make your own pizza sauce using canned tomato sauce or puree, dried herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This homemade sauce is not only cheaper than store-bought versions but also allows you to control the flavor and adjust it to your taste preferences.
- Minimize Meat Usage: If you’re on a tight budget, consider using less meat or skipping it altogether. Opt for vegetarian versions of your favorite toppings or use smaller amounts of meat as a flavor enhancer rather than the main focus of the dish.
- Stretch the Cheese: You can reduce the amount of shredded mozzarella cheese used by mixing it with a cheaper cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack. This not only lowers costs but also adds a different flavor profile to your pizza bubble bake.
By implementing these tips, you can create a delicious and budget-friendly pizza bubble bake that satisfies your cravings without breaking the bank. Enjoy your homemade meal with the satisfaction of knowing you saved money in the process
