Upside Down Sausage Pizza Bake
Flip your pizza night inside out with this irresistible Upside Down Sausage Pizza Bake! This crowd-pleasing dish layers savory Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce with vibrant diced bell peppers, red onions, and briny black olives—all tucked beneath a golden, fluffy pizza crust. The magic happens when you invert the bake, revealing a perfectly cheesy, saucy, and hearty filling that’s bursting with classic pizza flavors. Quick and easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe combines the comfort of pizza with the convenience of a casserole, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve this one-pan dinner warm, and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Red onion, diced
- 0.5 cups Sliced black olives
- 1 package Refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or non-stick spray.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced bell pepper and red onion to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 3–4 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Remove the skillet from heat.
Spread the sausage and marinara mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and black olives over the top.
Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and stretch it out to cover the filling, tucking the edges under slightly to seal. Brush the surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and puffy. If the top starts to brown too much, cover loosely with foil during the last few minutes of baking.
Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a large serving platter. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Upside Down Sausage Pizza Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 248.5 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.2 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 579 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 9347 mg | 406% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.0 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 190.3 g | 381% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 2293 mg | 176% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 2589 mg | 55% | |
*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.
