Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Bake

Begin by filling a substantial pot with salted water and bringing it to the surface. Once boiling, introduce kluski noodles into the pot and cook them with occasional stirring until they reach a cooked yet still firm state, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain excess water.

Next, heat a large skillet over the medium-high temperature setting. Cook the beef in the hot skillet with continuous stirring until it reaches a browned and crumbly consistency, typically taking 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any excess grease that accumulates during cooking.

Combine the marinara sauce and pizza sauce in a bowl, then stir them into the cooked beef. This will create a rich flavor profile for your dish.

Now, layer half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of a slow cooker. Cover this with half of the ground beef mixture, followed by half of the pepperoni slices and half of the sautéed mushrooms. Finally, sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.

Repeat this layering process by adding the remaining ingredients in the same order: noodles, ground beef mixture, pepperoni slices, mushrooms, and cheese.

Place the slow cooker in a low-temperature setting and let it cook for 1 1.5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.