Upside Down Pizza Casserole
Servings: 6
Calories: 835kcal
This Upside Down Pizza Casserole is filled with 3 meats, vegetables, and gooey cheese! Top with homemade or store bought pizza dough or even biscuits for the ultimate weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 pound (250g) Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 large bell pepper, chopped
- 4 oz. (113g) sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24oz)(680g) pasta sauce (pick your favorite)
- 1 (2.25oz)(63g) can sliced olives, drained
- 3 oz (83g) sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups (226g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound (454g) pizza dough (homemade or store bought) (pillsbury will work as well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large skillet brown ground beef, sausage, onion, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off any fat. Stir in pasta sauce and olives. Spoon into a 9x13 baking dish and top with sliced pepperoni. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Lay pizza dough on top making sure to cover as much filling as possible. Pierce dough several times with a knife to let steam escape during cooking. Brush dough with olive oil.
- In a small bowl combine the Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over pizza dough. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Freezer Friendly: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely and reheat as needed.
What to serve with Upside Down Pizza Casserole
- Simple side salad with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- Steamed vegetables
- Skillet Garlic Green Beans
Nutrition
Calories: 835kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1774mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 541mg | Iron: 5.2mg