Turn pizza night upside down with this irresistible Upside Down Popover Pizza! This creative twist on a classic combines all your favorite pizza flavors—savory Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey mozzarella—layered with a rich pizza sauce. Topped with a fluffy, golden popover batter, this dish bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes, making it a fun and easy dinner option. Once baked, it’s flipped to reveal a crispy, cheesy crust on the bottom and hearty toppings on top, making every slice a delight. Perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings, this dish delivers bold flavor and guaranteed smiles with every bite!
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced green bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the sausage and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Remove the skillet from heat.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Layer the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the pizza sauce. Add the sliced pepperoni on top, then evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Gradually add the flour, whisking until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
Pour the popover batter evenly over the pizza toppings in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the popover topping is golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. To serve, invert the baking dish onto a large serving board or tray so the toppings are on top and the crust is on the bottom. Slice and enjoy!
Calories |
2877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 180.7 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.5 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 990 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 7743 mg | 337% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 153.2 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 2451 mg | 189% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3250 mg | 69% | |
*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.