Mom's Upside Down Pizza

Transform your pizza night with Mom’s Upside Down Pizza, a nostalgic, family-friendly recipe that flips tradition—literally! This hearty casserole layers savory ground beef, fragrant garlic, and diced onions simmered in marinara sauce with a medley of melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, all topped with fluffy, golden-brown biscuit dough. Designed for convenience, it uses simple pantry staples like refrigerated biscuit dough and optional toppings like pepperoni for a personalized twist. Once baked, it’s served upside-down, showcasing its gooey, cheesy filling for the ultimate comfort food experience. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering all the best flavors of pizza in an easy, crowd-pleasing format!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 small Yellow onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups Pizza or marinara sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 16 oz tube Refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0 Optional: sliced pepperoni or additional pizza toppings

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the pizza or marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the beef mixture. If desired, layer additional toppings such as pepperoni or vegetables over the cheese.

Step 7

Open the tube of refrigerated biscuit dough. Separate the biscuits and flatten each slightly with your hands. Arrange them evenly over the top of the cheese layer, covering as much surface area as possible.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. To serve, invert portions onto plates so that the biscuit topping becomes the base, showcasing the cheesy, saucy goodness on top.

Step 10

Enjoy your comforting and delicious Mom's Upside Down Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1310.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3060.5

Total Fat 181.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 331.1mg	0%
Sodium 6751.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 114.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216.6mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 2735.5mg	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: 53.5%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 31.4%