Upside Down Sausage and Mushroom Pizza

Get ready to elevate pizza night with this irresistibly unique Upside Down Sausage and Mushroom Pizza! This comforting one-pan dish combines a medley of savory Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a hint of garlic, all topped with gooey layers of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Its signature twist? The hearty pizza dough bakes golden-brown on top before being flipped to reveal a perfectly cheesy, saucy masterpiece underneath. Convenient and family-friendly, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a fun weekend dinner. Garnished with fresh basil for a final flourish, this skillet pizza offers bold flavors, effortless presentation, and a guaranteed wow factor for your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage (ground or removed from casing)
• 1 cup White button mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 package Refrigerated pizza dough
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and onions. Cook until softened and the mushrooms release their moisture, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir in the pizza sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the skillet.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sausage and mushroom mixture.

Step 9

Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and carefully place it over the cheese, tucking the edges of the dough into the sides of the skillet.

Step 10

Using a knife, make a few small slits in the dough to allow steam to escape.

Step 11

Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 12

Once the pizza is done, remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Carefully run a knife or spatula around the edges to loosen the crust, then place a large serving plate over the skillet and quickly flip it upside down to release the pizza.

Step 14

Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1842.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4627.5

Total Fat 275.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 684.0mg	0%
Sodium 13477.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 247.4g	0%

Vitamin D 8IU	0%
Calcium 4064.5mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 3646.6mg	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: 53.3%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 25.5%