Upside Down Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Get ready to elevate pizza night with this irresistibly unique Upside Down Sausage and Mushroom Pizza! This comforting one-pan dish combines a medley of savory Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a hint of garlic, all topped with gooey layers of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Its signature twist? The hearty pizza dough bakes golden-brown on top before being flipped to reveal a perfectly cheesy, saucy masterpiece underneath. Convenient and family-friendly, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a fun weekend dinner. Garnished with fresh basil for a final flourish, this skillet pizza offers bold flavors, effortless presentation, and a guaranteed wow factor for your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (ground or removed from casing)
- 1 cup White button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 package Refrigerated pizza dough
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and onions. Cook until softened and the mushrooms release their moisture, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir in the pizza sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the skillet.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sausage and mushroom mixture.
Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and carefully place it over the cheese, tucking the edges of the dough into the sides of the skillet.
Using a knife, make a few small slits in the dough to allow steam to escape.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
Once the pizza is done, remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Carefully run a knife or spatula around the edges to loosen the crust, then place a large serving plate over the skillet and quickly flip it upside down to release the pizza.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 3103 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 59.7 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 727 mg | 15% | |
*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.
