Upside Down Pizza Style Casserole

Turn pizza night into a crowd-pleasing casserole with this Upside Down Pizza Style Casserole, a flavorful twist on a classic family favorite. Packed with savory layers of seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, and a rich pizza sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs, this dish is topped with a generous layer of melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. For the ultimate pizza-inspired finish, buttery crescent roll dough is baked to golden perfection on top, sprinkled with nutty Parmesan cheese. Quick to prepare and ready in just under an hour, this casserole combines the hearty elements of a pizza with the ease of a one-pan dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, serve it with a fresh side salad or garlic bread for a complete, comforting meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces Pizza sauce
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces Refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent, about 7–9 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Pour the meat and sauce mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the meat mixture.

Step 7

Unroll the crescent roll dough and place it on top of the cheese layer, pinching the seams to seal. Stretch the dough slightly to cover the entire top of the dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the crescent dough.

Step 9

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Slice into portions and enjoy your Upside Down Pizza Style Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2220.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4122.3

Total Fat 278.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 798.5mg	0%
Sodium 10413.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 77.9g
Protein 231.0g	0%

Vitamin D 114.7IU	0%
Calcium 2930.5mg	0%
Iron 28.5mg	0%
Potassium 5731.3mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 18.0%