Mama's Four Cheese Upside Down Pizza

Discover the ultimate comfort food with Mama's Four Cheese Upside Down Pizza, a bold twist on a classic favorite that’s sure to impress. This irresistible dish starts with a gooey, golden layer of four decadent cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and feta—melting together beneath savory pepperoni and optional bell peppers for extra crunch. The secret? It's baked upside down in a cast-iron skillet, ensuring a crispy crust infused with garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Topped off with zesty marinara sauce and flipped to perfection, this pizza boasts a stunningly cheesy presentation that will wow your family and guests. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a fun twist on pizza night, this recipe captures the best of rich flavors and unique technique.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 1 cup Sliced bell peppers (optional)
• 1 pound Pizza dough
• 1.5 cups Pizza or marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt evenly over the greased pan. This will flavor the crust during cooking.

Step 3

Layer the mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the pan, followed by the cheddar, Parmesan, and feta cheeses.

Step 4

Arrange the pepperoni slices and optional bell pepper slices on top of the cheese layer.

Step 5

Spread the pizza or marinara sauce evenly over the toppings, ensuring full coverage.

Step 6

Roll out the pizza dough to slightly larger than the size of your skillet. Carefully lay the dough over the sauce and tuck in any excess edges around the skillet.

Step 7

Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil for a golden, crispy crust.

Step 8

Using a fork or knife, pierce a few small holes into the dough to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 9

Bake the skillet pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Carefully run a spatula around the edges to loosen the pizza, then place a large plate or cutting board over the skillet and flip it upside down.

Step 11

Gently lift the skillet to reveal your upside-down pizza with the gooey cheese on top. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1457.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3104.1

Total Fat 165.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 399.2mg	0%
Sodium 8948.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 158.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2860.9mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2212.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 31.8%