Upside Down Sausage Pizza Bake

Flip your pizza night inside out with this irresistible Upside Down Sausage Pizza Bake! This crowd-pleasing dish layers savory Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce with vibrant diced bell peppers, red onions, and briny black olives—all tucked beneath a golden, fluffy pizza crust. The magic happens when you invert the bake, revealing a perfectly cheesy, saucy, and hearty filling that’s bursting with classic pizza flavors. Quick and easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe combines the comfort of pizza with the convenience of a casserole, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve this one-pan dinner warm, and watch it disappear in minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 2 cups Marinara sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Red onion, diced
• 0.5 cups Sliced black olives
• 1 package Refrigerated pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced bell pepper and red onion to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 3–4 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 4

Spread the sausage and marinara mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and black olives over the top.

Step 5

Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and stretch it out to cover the filling, tucking the edges under slightly to seal. Brush the surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and puffy. If the top starts to brown too much, cover loosely with foil during the last few minutes of baking.

Step 7

Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a large serving platter. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Upside Down Sausage Pizza Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2109.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4131.7

Total Fat 248.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.1g
Cholesterol 578.9mg	0%
Sodium 9346.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 190.3g	0%

Vitamin D 181.4IU	0%
Calcium 2292.9mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 2589.4mg	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: 53.6%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 28.1%