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Upside down Pizza Bake

Upside Down Pizza Bake

This HEC Upside-Down Pizza Bake combines all the flavors of pizza night in one easy casserole dish. Made with lean ground turkey, Italian sausage, Greek yogurt, vegetables, mozzarella cheese, and pizza dough, it's a budget-friendly family dinner that's hearty, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights. If your family loves pizza but you're looking for an easy homemade alternative to takeout, this recipe deserves a spot in your dinner rotation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Filling
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms chopped
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
For the Creamy Layer
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
For the Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 13.8 oz pizza dough (or crescent rolls)
Optional toppings
  • turkey pepperoni
  • black olives
  • banana peppers
  • spinach
  • extra mozzaarella

Method
 

Cook the Filling
  1. In a large skillet, cook turkey, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms until browned.
  2. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
Build the Layers
  1. Spread the meat mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Dollop Greek yogurt over the top and gently spread.
  3. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the yogurt layer.
Add the Dough
  1. Stretch Pizza dough over the entire casserole
  2. Pinch seems as needed
Bake
  1. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  2. Allow to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator

Store leftovers for up to 4 days.

Freezer

Freeze portions for up to 3 months.

Reheat

Microwave individual servings or warm in a 350°F oven until heated through.