Best 6 Upside Down Meatless Pizza Recipes

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**Unleash a Symphony of Flavors with our Upside-Down Meatless Pizza: A Culinary Journey for Vegetarians and Meat Lovers Alike**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing upside-down meatless pizza, a delightful treat that caters to vegetarians and meat enthusiasts alike. This innovative dish challenges conventional pizza norms, featuring a delectable arrangement of caramelized onions, succulent mushrooms, and a medley of colorful bell peppers, all resting atop a crispy and golden crust. Bathed in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, this pizza symphony reaches its crescendo with a generous sprinkling of vegan cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we delve into the world of upside-down pizzas, exploring variations that include a mouthwatering vegan pesto pizza, a zesty lemon ricotta pizza, and a classic margherita pizza, each offering a unique culinary experience. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPSIDE-DOWN DEEP-DISH SKILLET PIZZA



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Provided by A Family Feast

Categories     pizza

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pizza dough, about 20 ounces (ours was 18.5 ounces)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 Italian sausage links, removed from casing
Pinch red pepper flakes
5 medium mushrooms, cut into ¼" thick slices
4 slices green bell pepper, cut into ¼" thick slices
2 slices onion, ¼" thick
14 pepperoni slices
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5 slices provolone cheese
½ cup pizza sauce (see here)

Steps:

  • Bring dough to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place rack in top position in oven (opposite of a normal pizza cooking on a stone close to the bottom)
  • While dough is warming up, in a large 12"-14" non-stick oven proof fry pan*(see tip), heat one tablespoon of the oil over medium heat and cook sausage and pepper flakes until the meat has browned, breaking up as it cooks. Pour into a strainer over a bowl.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil and cook the mushrooms until browned. Remove to a plate or bowl leaving any fat in the pan.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil and place the pepper rings and onion slices in and cook for two minutes then turn off burner. Remove the peppers and onion to a plate and wipe any excess oil from the pan.
  • With the pan off the heat, build the upside-down pizza. Start by laying out the pepper and onion rings covering the bottom. Next fill in the holes with the pepperoni slices.
  • On top of that spread out the mushrooms then top with the drained sausage, again spreading to the edge.
  • Sprinkle on two tablespoons of the Parmesan next and then the mozzarella and finally the provolone, overlapping the slices as you go around the pan.
  • Spread the sauce over the provolone going almost to the edge.
  • On your cutting board, drizzle a tablespoon of the oil and spread the dough out to be slightly larger than the bottom of the pan, building a thick edge all the way around. Lift the dough and place over the sauce, stretching to go up the sides a bit and then tucked back in so no filling pops out.
  • Brush the remaining oil over the top of the dough (which is actually the bottom once flipped) and place on the upper rack and bake 20-25 minutes or until slightly golden.
  • Remove the pan, keeping the pot holder in place over the handle. Put an upside-down pizza pan over the pan top and with one quick motion, flip the pan over so that the pizza is sitting upright on the pizza pan. Place back in the oven for 15 more minutes to crisp up the edges. (As it bakes upside down, the sauce and any fat bakes into the crust edge (yummy) and when you invert it, it is soft and spongy and needs to crisp up).
  • When it comes out of the oven the second time, sprinkle on the remaining two tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, cut and serve.

UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA



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This is a quick recipe for moms who don't have much time, but have kids who need hearty meals to fill them up.

Provided by Michelle Doty

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Beef

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce with meat
½ cup pizza sauce
4 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 (16 ounce) package shredded pizza cheese blend
1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, and pepperoni, and heat until bubbly. Transfer the mixture to an 11x13 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the shredded pizza cheese. Top with the pizza dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 108.6 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1757.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

EASY UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA CASSEROLE



Easy Upside-Down Pizza Casserole image

I can't recall where I got this recipe from, but it is a very simple casserole that is very good too! Your little ones will love it for sure!

Provided by Jenni

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in sauce, mushrooms, and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole.
  • Flatten each biscuit with your hands and arrange on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden, 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1167.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

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



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If you like pizza, I think you'll enjoy this recipe. I like making this better than regular pizza because I don't have to make a crust.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a saucepan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, basil and fennel. Add tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Place remaining 1 cup flour in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, salt and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. Stir into flour until blended; pour over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, until browned, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

UPSIDE DOWN ONE PAN PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside Down One Pan Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

This upside down deep dish pizza recipe comes together in one pan. Cook the onions and green bell peppers, then assemble the pizza in the same pan - just cover with dough and put in the oven for 20 minutes. Be extremely careful and be sure to wear oven mitts when flipping the pizza out of the pan.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced into rings
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
½ cup pepperoni, sliced
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
7 slices provolone cheese
2 cups pizza sauce
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 lb pizza dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the green pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Turn off the heat. Grease the pan with nonstick spray.
  • Arrange the pepperoni in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Top with the green peppers, onions, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Arrange the provolone slices over the shredded cheese in an even layer. Top with the pizza sauce and spread evenly.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch (30 cm) round. Gently lay the pizza dough over the pizza sauce, making sure the dough reaches to the edges all around. Brush the dough with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
  • Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Place a large baking sheet on top, then quickly invert the pizza onto the pan.
  • Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, until the pepperoni begins to crisp.
  • Slice into 8 wedges, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • To make a perfect upside-down pizza, start with a good quality pizza dough. You can either make your own or buy it from a store.
  • When caramelizing the onions, be patient and cook them over low heat until they are golden brown and sweet.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for the toppings. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the pizza.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings. Too many toppings will make it difficult to cook and will result in a soggy pizza.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature so that the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Upside-down pizza is a fun and delicious way to enjoy pizza. It's perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious upside-down pizza that everyone will love.

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