Upside-Down Pizza

This Upside-Down Pizza is a comforting, home-style casserole that layers savory sausage, onions, and mushrooms under a fluffy, egg-based crust. It combines the best flavors of pizza with the ease of a baked dish, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings. The bottom layer features a rich tomato sauce studded with meat and veggies, while the top transforms into a golden, puffy crust that holds it all together. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this dish delivers a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 384.4

Description

This Upside-Down Pizza is a comforting, home-style casserole that layers savory sausage, onions, and mushrooms under a fluffy, egg-based crust. It combines the best flavors of pizza with the ease of a baked dish, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings. The bottom layer features a rich tomato sauce studded with meat and veggies, while the top transforms into a golden, puffy crust that holds it all together. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this dish delivers a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 pound Mild or hot sausage
1 md Onion, chopped
1/2 lb Mushrooms, sliced
6 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 lg Eggs
1 c Milk
1 ts Salad oil
1 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated, preferably fresh
1 jar Pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Remove sausage casings and crumble the sausage into a large frying pan over medium heat.
3
Add the chopped onion to the sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is well browned and onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
4
Discard any excess fat from the pan.
5
Stir in the pizza sauce and sliced mushrooms.
6
Heat the mixture until bubbly, then pour it into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
7
Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the sauce mixture.
8
In a blender, whirl together the eggs, milk, salad oil, flour, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
9
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
10
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
11
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the crust is puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 384.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.4g41%
Saturated Fat 9.1g46%
Cholesterol 59.0mg20%
Sodium 917.2mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 24.2g49%

* 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

For best results, wait until after baking to sprinkle the final layer of Parmesan cheese if you prefer an even puffier crust, though the recipe includes it before baking for added flavor.

You can use either store-bought pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce for this recipe.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Keywords: american, baking, casserole, cheese, comfort food, dinner, eggs, family meal, mushrooms, onion, pizza, sausage, tomato sauce, upsidedown, weeknight

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/upside-down-pizza/