Upside-Down Pizza Casserole

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, cheesy comfort food classic that layers savory meat, tangy sauce, and melted mozzarella in one easy bake.
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This Upside-Down Pizza Casserole is the ultimate comfort food hack for busy weeknights. By flipping the traditional pizza structure, you get a moist, savory interior with a crispy, cheesy top. The combination of seasoned ground beef, sweet onions, and crisp green peppers creates a robust flavor base that pairs perfectly with rich pizza sauce and spicy pepperoni. It’s a satisfying, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet comes together in under an hour. Serve it warm with a side salad for a complete family dinner that everyone will love.

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Upside-Down Pizza Casserole

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 499.1

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This Upside-Down Pizza Casserole is the ultimate comfort food hack for busy weeknights. By flipping the traditional pizza structure, you get a moist, savory interior with a crispy, cheesy top. The combination of seasoned ground beef, sweet onions, and crisp green peppers creates a robust flavor base that pairs perfectly with rich pizza sauce and spicy pepperoni. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet comes together in under an hour. Serve it warm with a side salad for a complete family dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, chopped onions, and green bell peppers until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the pizza sauce, chopped pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and drained mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  4. Spread the meat and sauce mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Top with the sliced mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are heated through.
  7. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 499.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.4g43%
Saturated Fat 10.3g52%
Cholesterol 112.4mg38%
Sodium 1037.6mg44%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g6%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 8.7g
Protein 40.6g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The "Green Giant Sliced" ingredient typically refers to sliced mushrooms in this context. Ensure they are drained well to prevent a watery casserole.

For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.

Storage: Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350ðF for best texture.

Keywords: beef, casserole, cheese, comfort food, dinner, easy, familly, ground beef, italian, main course, mushrooms, pepperoni, pizza, quick, sausage, weeknight
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