{"id":158114,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/upside-down-pizza\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T17:31:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T23:31:34","slug":"upside-down-pizza","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/upside-down-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Upside-Down Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We know there can be a lot of ire caused by pizza definitions. Some people swear that only New York pizza is the real stuff, while some people say the best pizza style is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicago-style-deep-dish-pizza\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicago-style-deep-dish-pizza\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Chicago deep-dish<\/a> or Detroit pan pizza.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t want to wade into the semantics on this one, we just want you to give this unique upside-down pizza a try, because it is a true treat. Easy to make from scratch and even easier to enjoy, this upside-down pizza recipe will be a unifier, not a divider.<\/p>\n<h2>Upside-Down Pizza Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Italian sausage: <\/strong>You\u2019ll be using an entire pound of bulk <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-italian-sausage-links\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-italian-sausage-links\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Italian sausage<\/a> for this recipe. If you buy links instead, just remove the casings before cooking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion: <\/strong>You can use a yellow onion or a white onion, both would work well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green pepper:<\/strong> Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cut-a-bell-pepper-tiktok\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cut-a-bell-pepper-tiktok\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">how to cut a bell pepper the right way<\/a> will result in evenly shaped pieces that cook at the same rate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour: <\/strong>The all-purpose flour is used in different steps, so make sure to keep it divided.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basil: <\/strong>Dried basil adds a wonderful herb flavor profile to this dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fennel seed: <\/strong>The fennel seed, which should be crushed, is quite potent, so don\u2019t add more than the recommended amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato sauce: <\/strong>This recipe calls for a can of tomato sauce. If you don&#8217;t have any on hand, you can use 16 ounces of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-best-marinara-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-best-marinara-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">marinara sauce<\/a> in a pinch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mozzarella cheese: <\/strong>We recommend a part-skim mozzarella cheese for this upside-down pizza.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs: <\/strong>The eggs need to be at room temperature when you use them, so make sure to get them out of the fridge at least a half hour before you start cooking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk: <\/strong>While 2% milk works best for this upside down pizza casserole, whole milk is fine too if that\u2019s what you have in the fridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canola oil: <\/strong>We recommend canola oil because it has a neutral flavor profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan cheese: <\/strong>The grated Parmesan cheese is optional, but it is highly recommended\u2014because who can say no to more cheese?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the sauce<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Tohd24 12503 Daniellemoore 1\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Danielle Moore for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Then, in a saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, breaking the sausage into crumbles as you go. Drain the excess grease and stir in 2 tablespoons flour, basil and fennel. Next, add the tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook and stir the meat sauce for two minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Assemble the upside-down pizza<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Tohd24 12503 Daniellemoore 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Danielle Moore for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Transfer the sauce blend to an ungreased 13&#215;9-inch baking dish and sprinkle it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-mozzarella-cheese\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-mozzarella-cheese\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">mozzarella cheese<\/a>. Then place the remaining 1 cup of flour in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, salt and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. Stir this into the flour, mixing until blended, then pour the dough over the casserole filling.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the upside-down pizza<\/h3>\n<p>Bake the dish, uncovered, until it has browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the upside-down pizza casserole rest for a few minutes before digging in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Tohd24 12503 Daniellemoore 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Danielle Moore for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Upside-Down Pizza Variations<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Tohd24 12503 Daniellemoore 6\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Danielle Moore for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add some heat:<\/strong> Adding a generous teaspoon of red pepper flakes as the sauce simmers is a great way to bring some spice to this upside-down pizza.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use veggie sausage:<\/strong> Make this dish vegetarian by using plant-based meat instead of the sausage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix in some Swiss:<\/strong> Swapping out half of the mozzarella cheese for shredded Swiss cheese introduces a unique and complex flavor profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Upside-Down Pizza<\/h2>\n<p>You can store leftovers of this upside-down pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I reheat servings of upside-down pizza?<\/h3>\n<p>Reheat any leftovers in a baking pan or a baking dish in a 350\u00b0 oven until warmed through.<\/p>\n<h2>Upside-Down Pizza Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Tohd24 12503 Daniellemoore 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Danielle Moore for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with this upside down pizza?<\/h3>\n<p>It has you covered in terms of most food groups, so we recommend a green <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/side-salad-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/side-salad-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">side salad<\/a> as the perfect accompaniment. Though we won&#8217;t judge you if you go with a delectable loaf of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/garlic-bread\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/garlic-bread\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">garlic bread<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I skip the fennel?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely. If you prefer to skip the fennel, just add a bit more basil.<\/p>\n<h3>What other ingredients can I add to this dish?<\/h3>\n<p>This is akin to a pizza, after all, so go with all your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-pizza-toppings\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-pizza-toppings\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pizza toppings<\/a>. You can add black olives, tomato chunks, mushrooms and so much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you like pizza, I think you&#8217;ll enjoy this recipe. I like making this better than regular pizza because I don&#8217;t have to make a crust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2108032,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,303971,304162,305883,304328,304292,305487,304338,303966,303887,306848,304347,304268,307307,305908,306410,307383,307404,324623,306421,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308503,308500,309439,311532,308988,308984,308481,308305,310796,308992,308495,308478,309603,308998,259483,310342,311574,312369,310410,311578,310435,309177,312404,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343393],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/classic-pineapple-upside-down-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_EXPS_TOHAM23_48510_DR_11_16_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Upside-Down Banana Monkey 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425\u00b0F. Then, in a saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, breaking the sausage into crumbles as you go. Drain the excess grease and stir in 2 tablespoons flour, basil and fennel. Next, add the tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook and stir the meat sauce for two minutes.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Assemble the upside-down pizza","text":"Transfer the sauce blend to an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish and sprinkle it with mozzarella cheese. Then place the remaining 1 cup of flour in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, salt and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. Stir this into the flour, mixing until blended, then pour the dough over the casserole filling.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the upside-down pizza","text":"Bake the dish, uncovered, until it has browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the upside-down pizza casserole rest for a few minutes before digging in.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Upside-Down-Pizza_TOHD24_-12503-_DanielleMoore_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"8 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Steven John"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 311 calories","fatContent":"18g fat (8g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"102mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"794mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"21g carbohydrate (5g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"17g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.4545455,"reviewCount":11,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"This was ok. I actually used hot Italian sausage instead of regular and still found it lacked flavor even with using fresh basil instead of jarred. If I decide to make this again maybe I'll add crushed red peppers to the dough mixture or sauce and some garlic and Italian seasoning!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCloud"},"reviewBody":"My family loves this recipe, we've modified it some adding the types of toppings the kids like on regular pizza and subsituting ground beef instead of sausage - their favorite additions are pepperoni and fresh mushrooms. A great dish you can vary to meet your familys tatse!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldToast"},"reviewBody":"This dish was just okay.  It tasted good enough, but there just wasn't enough to it to be satisfying, especially when you consider the calories\/serving!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBowtie"},"reviewBody":"I enjoyed this recipe. I made it using a vegetarian \"sausage\" and by using both regular tomato sauce and pizza sauce. It was good! It's pretty easy, too, so I will probably make it again and add other pizza ingredients, like mushrooms.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"This was a good recipe.  I added mushrooms and instead of tomato sauce I used a 14oz jar of pizza sauce and a can of Italian diced tomatoes.  It needed a little more topping though since I added extra sauce.  Next time I will add more topping mixture.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueButterfly"},"reviewBody":"This definitely tasted like pizza!  I used a whole green bell and a little water in the sauce cause it was super thick.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCone"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was a hit in our family. I used pizza sauce instead of tomato sauce. Next time I will add some fresh mushrooms. It was great for leftovers to. My husband said I can make it anytime.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBike"},"reviewBody":"Tasty and easy dinner and everyone enjoyed it!  Made without the fennel - did not have.  Have even used gluten free flour with great results.  Served with a salad and dinner was ready!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBike"},"reviewBody":"There were no leftovers when I made this! This casserole has good flavor and is easy to put together. I had it all made up and sitting in the refrigerator for a few hours before I baked it and it turned out great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSushi"},"reviewBody":"My family has been enjoying this recipe ever since it was first published in 2000! I usually add mushrooms and black olives to the meat mixture.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRadio"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe twice.  The first time, there were no leftovers, so the second time I added 1 pound of ground chicken breast to the Italian sausage and doubled just the ingredients that go into the meat.  It worked great.  The dish was essentially the same, but we had leftovers for the next day.  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