• Dice your veggies, measure your cream, etc.

Prepare the Croissants

• Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• While it’s heating, grab your croissants. Slice each one into pieces, either by cutting them into thick strips or chunks, depending on your preference. The croissants will form the base of the casserole, giving it a light and flaky texture.
• Place the croissant pieces into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly.

Prepare the Egg-Cream Mixture

• In a large bowl, whisk together the 8 eggs, heavy cream, garlic butter seasoning, basil, oregano, and all-purpose seasoning. This mixture will create the custardy base of your casserole and bring everything together.
• Make sure everything is well combined before moving on to the next step.
• If you haven't, dice your veggies. Feel free to add or swap the veggies you like (things like mushrooms would work as well or you can go all out with a supreme pizza vibe!)
• Cook the Sausage and Vegetables
• In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
• Once the sausage is browned, add the diced onion and diced bell pepper.
• Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
• Drain any excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
• In the same skillet you cooked the sausage, sauté your veggies.
• Add the veggies to a mixing bowl along with the sausage.
• Next, let’s make our pizza sauce.

Combine Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Taste and Adjust:

• Give your sauce a taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
• If you like a little more zing, add a pinch more salt or a dash of crushed red pepper flakes. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a touch more sugar.

Simmer (Optional):

• For a deeper flavor, you can simmer the sauce on low heat for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, but this step is completely optional if you're in a hurry.

Spread & Enjoy:

• Use the sauce immediately on your pizza dough, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
• Layer the Casserole
• Now it’s time to assemble your casserole.
• Start by layering half of the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the croissant pieces in the baking dish.
• Next, sprinkle half of the pepperoni slices over the sausage mixture, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
• Repeat the layering process with the remaining sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, and parmesan.
• Finish by pouring the egg-cream mixture evenly over the entire casserole, ensuring the croissants and other ingredients are well coated.

Bake to Perfection

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
• Bake for about 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly, and the casserole has set in the center.

Let it Rest and Serve

• Once your Pizza Casserole Bake is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
• This allows the casserole to firm up a little and makes it easier to cut into portions.