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!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
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.
Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the pizza sauce and mix well to combine. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
Spread the meat and sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
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.
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.
Pour the batter evenly over the cheese layer, spreading gently to cover the entire surface.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.0 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.9 g | 530% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 983 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 9828 mg | 427% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 181.6 g | 363% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.4 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 3042 mg | 234% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 4568 mg | 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.
