Best 5 Easy Upside Down Pizza Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the irresistible flavors of pizza and casserole in a single dish – the Upside-Down Pizza Casserole. This innovative recipe takes a unique approach to pizza-making, offering a delectable symphony of textures and tastes. Dive into layers of crispy pizza crust, savory meat sauce, melted cheese, and a colorful array of your favorite pizza toppings, all baked to perfection in a casserole dish. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this easy-to-make and incredibly satisfying meal that's perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy night in. The article features two irresistible variations of the Upside-Down Pizza Casserole: a classic version with traditional pizza ingredients and a Mexican-inspired twist that incorporates zesty taco flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this mouthwatering dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA BAKE



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This super easy, but exceptionally delicious, recipe is one I've been preparing and serving to my children and now to my grandchildren for over 30 years! -Sandy Bastian, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Pour spaghetti sauce into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with mushrooms, green pepper, sausage and 1/2 cup cheese., In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, egg and milk until blended. Pour over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA CASSEROLE



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"When everyone craves pizza and you have no refrigerated dough on hand and no time to prepare a homemade crust, try this easy upside-down version," writes Karen Cook of Putnam Station, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce. Cover and simmer until heated through. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese., In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, oil, flour and salt; cover and process until smooth. Pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY PIZZA BAKE



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Craving pizza? Just add milk to Original Bisquick™ mix and you'll make quick work of a pizza bake that's in the oven in less than 20 minutes.

Provided by Bisquick

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bisquick®

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ⅓ cups Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup milk
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 (7 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms. Drop half of dough by spoonfuls* evenly in bottom of baking dish (dough will not completely cover bottom of dish).
  • Drizzle about 1 cup pizza sauce over dough. Arrange half of the pepperoni slices evenly over sauce. Top with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, biscuits in center are cooked and cheese in center is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1490.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA BAKE



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Love pizza? Turn things upside down with a cheesy hamburger bake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 jars (14 oz each) pizza sauce
1 package (6 oz) diced pepperoni
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and olives; heat until hot. Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until blended. Pour evenly over pepperoni mixture.
  • Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until crust is light brown. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 2 g

UPSIDE DOWN PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Upside Down Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tearanii

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
1/4 lb pepperoni, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon oil
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and onions.
  • Drain.
  • Stir in olives, pizza sauce, pepperoni, seasoning, and mushrooms.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine milk, oil and eggs; beat 1 minute at medium speed.
  • Add flour and salt; beat 2 minutes at medium speed or until smooth.
  • Spoon meat mixture evenly into ungreased 9 x 13 inch dish.
  • Place cheese slices over hot meat mixture.
  • Pour topping evenly over cheese, covering completely; sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake at 400 for 20-30 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.6, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 166.9, Sodium 943.7, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 34.3

Tips:

  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a 12-inch oven-safe skillet.
  • To make sure the pizza is cooked evenly, rotate the skillet halfway through the baking time.
  • If you are using a store-bought pizza sauce, be sure to doctor it up with some Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, or onions.
  • If you want a crispy crust, be sure to preheat the skillet before adding the pizza dough.

Conclusion:

Upside-down pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It can be customized with your favorite toppings, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give upside-down pizza casserole a try.

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