Upside-down pizza is a fun and delicious twist on classic pizza, perfect for a weeknight dinner or family gathering. This dish features all your favorite pizza toppings - savory sausage, tangy tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese - layered in reverse order with a golden, crispy crust baked on top. When you flip it out of the pan, the crust becomes the base, and the melted cheese and toppings create a mouthwatering, irresistible layer on top. It¡¯s a playful take on pizza that¡¯s sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!
INGREDIENTS:
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? 1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
? 1 medium onion, chopped
? 1 green bell pepper, chopped
? 1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce
? 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
? 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
? 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
? 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
? 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
? 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400¡ãF (200¡ãC).
2. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, cook the crumbled sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Saut¨¦ Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and saut¨¦ until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Sauce and Spices: Stir in the pizza sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to blend the flavors.
5. Layer the Ingredients: Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the bottom of a greased 9¡Á13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar
cheese on top, followed by the sliced pepperoni.
6. Add the Crust: Unroll the pizza dough and lay it over the cheese and toppings, stretching it to cover the entire dish. Press the edges of the dough
against the sides of the dish to seal.
7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
8. Serve: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes. Then, using a spatula, carefully invert the dish onto a serving platter or cutting board. Slice and enjoy!
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This Upside-Down Pizza offers all the familiar flavors of a traditional pizza, but with a creative twist that makes it a standout dish for any occasion.
