This Upside Down Pizza Pie is a clever twist on traditional comfort food, combining the ease of a skillet dinner with the flavor of a homemade pizza. The base consists of a savory mixture of ground turkey and sweet Italian sausage, sautéed with onions, zucchini, and garlic in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with a tender, cheesy buttermilk biscuit dough, this dish bakes into a golden, cohesive pie that can be served directly from the pan. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of textures and flavors without the fuss of rolling out traditional pie crust.
Upside Down Pizza Pie With Buttermilk Crust
Description
This Upside Down Pizza Pie is a clever twist on traditional comfort food, combining the ease of a skillet dinner with the flavor of a homemade pizza. The base consists of a savory mixture of ground turkey and sweet Italian sausage, sautéed with onions, zucchini, and garlic in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with a tender, cheesy buttermilk biscuit dough, this dish bakes into a golden, cohesive pie that can be served directly from the pan. It's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of textures and flavors without the fuss of rolling out traditional pie crust.Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
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In a large ovenproof skillet, cook ground turkey, turkey sausage, onion, zucchini, and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring often to break up lumps of meat, until turkey loses its pink color, about 5 minutes.
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Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and hot pepper.
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Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
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In a medium bowl, combine biscuit mix and parmesan cheese.
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Add just enough milk to form a soft dough.
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On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a 9-inch circle.
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Place dough over filling in skillet and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
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Bake until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Cut into wedges and serve directly from skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 95mg32%
- Sodium 850mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 28g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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