Upside Down Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
157 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Upside Down Pizza
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing mushrooms, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and diced onion in olive oil, seasoned with oregano, crushed red pepper, and salt. These vegetables are layered in a cast iron skillet, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and a layer of pizza sauce, taking care to keep the edges dry. Store-bought pizza dough is then rolled out and placed over the toppings, sealing the edges to encase the filling. Brushed with olive oil, the pizza bakes until the dough turns golden brown.
Once removed and rested, the skillet is flipped onto a cutting board, revealing a richly topped pizza with a baked vegetable and cheese filling beneath a thin crust. Fresh basil and grated Parmesan can be added before serving to enhance flavor. The method offers a contrast between soft warm toppings and a crisp outer dough.
The dish holds well for a few days when stored airtight and reheated in the oven to crisp up the crust again.
Ingredients
- ½ pound pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 ounces mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup green bell pepper sliced
- ¼ cup cherry tomato halved
- ¼ cup onion diced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper plus more for serving
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese low-moisture, shredded
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- basil for serving, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, grated
Instructions
- Allow store-bought dough to rise at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil on the cast iron skillet. Layer the ingredients in the cast iron skillet, starting with the mushrooms, then green peppers, followed by tomatoes and onions. Season with oregano, crushed red pepper and salt.
- Add the shredded cheese and spread the pizza sauce over the cheese, keeping the edges dry as much as possible.
- Roll the pizza dough ball into a 12-inch round and gently place on top of the pizza sauce in the cast iron skillet.
- Use your hands to tuck the pizza dough around the edges of the pan to seal in the sauce and the pizza toppings. Brush the remaining olive oil on top of the dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then place a cutting board or large plate over the cast iron skillet and flip over onto the cutting board. Add additional parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper and fresh basil and slice into 6-8 pieces.
Notes
- Store any leftover upside down pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat leftovers in a 400ºF oven for 5 to 10 minutes to restore the crust's crispness before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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