Upside Down Pizza Casserole

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5 from 3 votes

Upside Down Pizza Casserole

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 604kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 (3.5-ounce) package sliced pepperoni
1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives (drained)
1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the pepper and onion. Once the meat is cooked through and browned, add the garlic. Cook for an additional minute or so. Drain the excess grease away. Return the meat mixture to the skillet or a large bowl. Add the pepperoni, olives, and sauce. Stir to combine. Pour the meat mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the meat mixture. Open the crescent rolls, but do not separate them. Lay the dough, in one sheet, on top of the cheese. Pinch the seems together and then carefully stretch the dough to cover the top of the casserole. Brush with the melted butter, then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the crust is deep golden brown. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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