“It’s All About The Cheese” In This Cheese Tortellini Pizza Casserole!

I made this cheesy tortellini pizza casserole for a group of friends who came to visit. I served these with homemade garlic bread, a recipe I got from my mother. And in no time at all, the serving dish was empty! They said it was rich, but at the same time it tasted really great that before they knew it, they just wanted more!

One of our friends over at Wonky Wonderful has this to say about the recipe:

“This dish is all about The Cheese. The sauce is made with Velveeta and a three cheeses blend. It is topped with shredded mozzarella cheese for that melty top. And I serve it with powdered parmesan cheese (like the kind you get with you pizza) . . . because that is how we do it at my house! MORE CHEESE, PLEASE!!!

I don’t think any body can say no to a mouthwatering cheesy dish such as this! Enjoy!

 

Ingredients

16 ounces Great Value Cheese Stuffed Tortellini – cooked according to package instructions

2 Garlic Cloves – chopped

1 Tablespoon Bertolli Olive Oil

2 Cups Borden Whole Milk

1/2 teaspoon McCormick Dry Italian Seasoning

8 ounces Original Velveeta Cheese – cubed

2 Cups Sargento Shredded Cheese Blend (a blend that includes mozzarella, like an Italian blend)

2 ounces Hormel Pepperoni – quartered

1/2 Cup Prego Pizza Sauce

Sliced Hormel Pepperoni – for topping

1 Cup Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F

Prepare and measure all ingredients before beginning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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Quick Tip: This dish is perfect to serve with your favorite wine.

Thanks again to Wonky Wonderful for this amazing recipe.