Name: Easy Upside-Down Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 0.25 cup sliced pitted ripe olives; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste; 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This delicious pizza casserole combines the flavors of pizza with the convenience of a biscuit crust. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's easy to make and customizable to suit your tastes!

Ingredients

1 pounds lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (Optional)
cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

Step 3: Stir in the pizza sauce, sliced mushrooms (if using), and sliced olives. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.

Step 4: Transfer the beef and sauce mixture into a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Step 5: Flatten each biscuit with your hands and arrange the flattened biscuits on top of the cheese.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

Tips

Add your favorite pizza toppings to the casserole, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, or onions.
For a lighter version, you can substitute ground turkey for the beef.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	462
Total Fat	24g (31%)
Saturated Fat	9g (46%)
Cholesterol	92mg (31%)
Sodium	1168mg (51%)
Total Carbohydrate	29g (10%)
Dietary Fiber	2g (8%)
Total Sugars	6g
Protein	31g (63%)
Vitamin C	7mg (8%)
Calcium	210mg (16%)
Iron	4mg (22%)
Potassium	389mg (8%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. The amount is based on available nutrient data.

Comments

Kevin Smith

02/18/2023 02:05:24 AM

Delicious! I replaced olives with artichokes and used fresh mushrooms, cooking them thoroughly. This recipe is so versatile - any combination of meat and vegetables would taste great.

Aaron Jackson

09/13/2023 02:02:50 PM

Here's the rewritten review: This dish turned out delicious after a few modifications. I finely diced half an onion and sautéed it in a tablespoon of olive oil before browning the meat in the flavorful onion-oil mixture. I sprinkled some garlic salt on the meat for extra flavor. After adding the spaghetti sauce, I stirred in some dried basil for added depth. Once everything was heated through, I finished off the dish by adding Parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce. The end result was absolutely delicious!

Brian Collins

10/31/2022 12:19:42 PM

We meticulously followed the instructions to the tee. Utilizing a sizable cast-iron skillet for both stovetop and oven cooking, the dish turned out flawlessly. I wouldn't make any alterations, except perhaps for the choice of baking vessel.

Jonathan Thomas

03/05/2023 12:40:14 PM

We absolutely loved it! The cheese was wonderfully gooey, the biscuits were perfectly crispy, and the onions and garlic added a delicious flavor. This dish will definitely be a regular rotation for us!

Thomas Perez

01/30/2025 12:11:22 AM

I enjoy using a corn muffin topping and Mexican seasonings.

Steven Cruz

11/20/2023 04:05:52 PM

I have been using a modified version of the upside-down chicken alfredo pizza casserole recipe. While I haven't strayed too far from the original instructions, the recipe submitter mentioned the possibility of adding any preferred pizza toppings, and my family happens to love chicken alfredo pizza. For my rendition, I incorporated Alfredo sauce, ground chicken (although chopped cooked chicken breast also works well), sautéed fresh mushrooms, and broccoli. Personally, I steer clear of the aftertaste from canned biscuits, so I opt for pre-made refrigerated pizza dough from my local grocery store for the top crust, which I brush with garlic oil. I bake it in an iron skillet, generously topping it with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. I firmly believe that this version can definitely hold its own against any gourmet pizza out there!

Katherine Phillips

12/15/2023 03:02:06 PM

Simple and delightful

Jeffrey Williams

12/27/2024 07:44:12 AM

I have made this recipe several times and it is always a hit with my kids. The last time I made it, I used canned premade pizza dough instead of biscuits, and it turned out well. However, next time I will probably brush it with butter or garlic butter for even more flavor. As mentioned, you can customize it with your favorite "pizza toppings." I also experimented with using ground sausage instead of beef, which was tasty but quite rich.