Upside-Down Pizza Casserole Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16-ounce) packages JIMMY DEAN Pork Sausage; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional); 2 teaspoons dried basil (optional); 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-and-basil sauce; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried basil

Servings: persons

2 (16-ounce) packages JIMMY DEAN Pork Sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons dried basil (optional)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-and-basil sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil

1
Cook sausage, onions, and, if desired, bell pepper, 2 teaspoons basil, and fennel seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink and onions are tender. Drain.
2
Add flour, stirring until blended. Stir in tomato-and-basil sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle mixture with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
3
Unroll pizza crust, and place on top of sausage mixture. (Tuck edges into baking dish, if necessary.) Brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon basil.
4
Bake at 425u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (16-ounce) packages JIMMY DEAN Pork Sausage, 2 medium onions, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional), 2 teaspoons dried basil (optional), and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Pizza Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Upside-Down Pizza Casserole

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