Pizza Lasagna Skillet Bake (Print Version)

Layers of ground meat, pepperoni, and cheesy lasagna in a simple skillet meal the whole family will love.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat and Protein

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 pound Italian sausage
03 - 1 cup bacon, crumbled

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

04 - 1/2 yellow onion, diced

→ Pantry and Staples

05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

→ Extras and Finishings

08 - 25 pepperoni slices
09 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
10 - 10 lasagna sheets, broken into small pieces
11 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

# Steps:

01 - Cook the broken lasagna sheets in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
02 - Brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced yellow onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat until fully cooked and no pink remains. Drain off excess grease.
03 - Add onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the meat mixture. Stir in 20 pepperoni slices, 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, and the marinara sauce. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Gently fold the drained lasagna sheets into the skillet mixture, ensuring even coating and distribution throughout.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface. Top with the remaining crumbled bacon and arrange the reserved 5 pepperoni slices on top.
06 - Transfer the skillet to an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Drain excess fat thoroughly to prevent a greasy texture in the finished dish.