Meet Bubble Pizza: The Best Quick Fix for Your Pizza Craving

After a long week, a pizza night can be the perfect retreat. But then, the thought of dealing with a fussy pizza dough or shelling out way too much money on a delivery pie makes it feel like a not-so-peaceful evening after all. Well, we’d like to introduce you to a pizza night solution. It’ll satisfy all your pizza cravings without making you roll up your sleeves (or even run to the store!).

Meet Bubble Pizza. It’s an easy, cheesy, extra-satisfying dish reminiscent of a crispy Detroit-style pie—and best of all, it all comes together in a 9x13 pan. This comforting, casserole-style pizza is guaranteed to please (and have you back on the couch in no time).

What Is Bubble Pizza?

Bubble pizza is like the cool, laid-back cousin of a traditional pizza. It keeps all the favorite pizza flavors the same, but instead of having a smooth, flat dough for the base, it uses chunks of cut-up biscuit dough tossed in a 9x13 baking dish (making assembly unbelievably easy). The buttery biscuit pieces puff up or "bubble" as they cook—hence the name "bubble pizza."

In the oven, the dough pieces meld together with the tomato sauce and cheese, creating a fluffy, golden-brown crust that's irresistibly cheesy and packed with flavor. This finished dish is like pizza casserole meets pull-apart bread, and it's perfect for casual get-togethers, kid-friendly dinners, and Friday movie nights.

How to Make Bubble Pizza

The best part about bubble pizza is that it’s completely customizable to your pizza preferences (because we all have our own opinions on the best pizza toppings). So, gather up all your favorite ingredients and get ready to pack them into this unique pizza pie.

If you’re following the recipe’s lead, start by browning ground beef in a large, deep skillet until crumbly, then stir in pepperoni and cook until browned and slightly crisp. Here’s where things get interesting. After you drain the fat from the pan, pour in pizza sauce and stir to coat all the meaty ingredients.

Next, you’ll take the refrigerated biscuit dough and cut it into quarters (as you would when making monkey bread). Place them in an even layer at the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish (it’s okay if there’s a bit of overlap). Spread the saucy meat mixture over the dough, then sprinkle your favorite pizza ingredients on top: onions, olives, mushrooms, you name it (but wait on the cheese for now). Bake the dish uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes in a 400-degree F oven, then you can cover it in shredded cheese—we'd recommend both mozzarella and Cheddar.

Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes to get the cheese nice and melty, let it cool for about 10 minutes (to save yourself from the dreaded pizza burn), and dig in.

"It was delicious and we had very little left over. The kids couldn't get enough of it. Served it with a salad. Easy & quick weeknight meal that satisfies!" said Allrecipes user Amanda.