Upside Down Crescent Roll Pizza

Transform pizza night with this irresistible Upside Down Crescent Roll Pizza, a fun twist on classic comfort food that’s sure to become a family favorite! Layers of savory ground Italian sausage (or beef), rich pizza sauce, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and optional pepperoni slices are topped with golden, buttery crescent roll dough. Enhanced with a sprinkle of garlic powder and Italian seasoning, this easy bake captures all the flavors of traditional pizza with a clever upside-down presentation. Perfectly baked in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or party dish that can be served straight from the pan or flipped for an impressive reveal. Quick, cheesy, and downright delicious, this recipe is your go-to for a creative pizza experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage (or ground beef)
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices (optional)
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can Refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage (or ground beef) until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir the pizza sauce into the cooked sausage. Mix until well combined, then remove from heat.

Step 4

Evenly spread the sausage and sauce mixture into the greased baking dish.

Step 5

Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the sausage mixture, evenly covering the surface (optional).

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sausage mixture, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Unroll the crescent roll dough and lay it flat over the cheese layer. Stretch and pinch seams as needed to cover the entire dish.

Step 8

Brush the melted butter over the crescent roll dough, then sprinkle with garlic powder and dried Italian seasoning for added flavor.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Place a large serving tray or cutting board over the baking dish and carefully flip the dish upside down to release the pizza. If preferred, you can serve directly from the baking dish.

Step 12

Slice and enjoy your Upside Down Crescent Roll Pizza with your favorite side dishes or a fresh salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1853 grams (1853.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6475

Total Fat 525.80g	674%
Saturated Fat 224.00g	1120%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1161mg	387%
Sodium 19096mg	830%
Total Carbohydrate 150.20g	55%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 40.60g
Protein 277.90g	556%

Vitamin D 14IU	70%
Calcium 2766mg	213%
Iron 22mg	119%
Potassium 3368mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.4%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 9.3%