Mom's Upside Down Pizza Recipe

A deliciously unconventional twist on pizza night! This upside-down pizza recipe starts with a savory meat and tomato sauce base, topped with creamy sour cream, melty cheese, and flaky crescent roll crust. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's easy to make and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 518 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Upside Down Pizza

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How to Make Mom's Upside Down Pizza

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 24 oz (28 oz can) tomato sauce and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Pour the meat and tomato sauce mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
  5. Dollop 8 oz sour cream evenly over the sauce.
  6. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the sour cream.
  7. Carefully unroll 1 (8 oz) can of refrigerated crescent roll dough and place over the cheese, stretching to cover the entire dish.
  8. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

73g

Carbs

8g