Upside Down Pizza Casserole

Get ready to transform pizza night with this hearty and irresistible Upside Down Pizza Casserole! This inventive twist on a classic favorite combines layers of savory ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, and zesty pizza sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. To finish, a golden, fluffy crust bakes on top, creating a "pizza-flip" effect that's as delightful to eat as it is to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole is baked to perfection in just 35 minutes, serving up comfort food that the whole family will love. Loaded with pepperoni slices and bursting with classic pizza flavors, this dish is a casserole lover’s dream and a pizza enthusiast’s paradise!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.

Step 3

Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in the pizza sauce and mix well to combine. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Spread the meat and sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6

Layer the pepperoni slices over the meat mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly on top of the pepperoni.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the milk, eggs, and melted butter, whisking until a smooth batter is formed.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly over the cheese layer, spreading gently to cover the entire surface.

Step 9

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1735.2 grams (1735.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3552

Total Fat 231.00g	296%
Saturated Fat 105.90g	530%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.70g
Cholesterol 983mg	328%
Sodium 9828mg	427%
Total Carbohydrate 190.70g	69%
Dietary Fiber 21.50g	77%
Total Sugars 53.20g
Protein 181.60g	363%

Vitamin D 294IU	1471%
Calcium 3042mg	234%
Iron 21mg	119%
Potassium 4568mg	97%

*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: 58.3%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 21.4%