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Cheesy Pepperoni Potato Casserole – Easy Dinner Recipe

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If you’re looking for aquick, comforting, and cheesy casserole, thisCheesy Pepperoni Potato Casseroleis the perfect meal. It’s aone-pan dishpacked with the rich flavors of marinara sauce, melted cheese, crispy pepperoni, and tender gnocchi. This dish combines the best ofpizza and pasta flavors, making it a hit for both kids and adults.Let’s dive into thiseasy-to-make, ultra-cheesy, and satisfying casserole recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 1lb (450g) potato gnocchi
  • 2 cupsmarinara sauce
  • 1 ½ cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 12–15pepperoni slices
  • ½ cupsliced black olives
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ½ teaspoondried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
  • Usecauliflower gnocchifor a low-carb version.
  • Swap pepperoni forcooked Italian sausage or mushrooms.
  • Try avodka sauceinstead of marinara for a creamy twist.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a largepot of salted water to a boiland cook thegnocchiaccording to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat1 tablespoon of olive oilin an oven-safe skillet overmedium heat. Add the cooked gnocchi and sauté for2-3 minutesuntil they turnslightly golden.
  4. Pour2 cups of marinara sauceover the gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Sprinkle½ of the mozzarella cheeseand all of theParmesan cheeseover the top.
  5. Arrange thepepperoni slicesandsliced black oliveson top. Then, sprinkle theremaining mozzarella cheeseevenly over everything.
  6. Sprinkleoregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakesfor added flavor. Transfer the skillet to theovenand bake for15-20 minutes, until thecheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven andgarnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Crispier Pepperoni?Broil the casserole for the last2-3 minutesfor a crispy topping.
Want it extra creamy?Add½ cup of ricotta or heavy creamto the marinara sauce.
Avoid soggy gnocchiby sautéing them before adding the sauce.

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