Upside-Down Pizza

Upside-Down Pizza

It’s Thursday!! Anyone want a throwback?

This recipe was another favorite of mine as a kid and just really fully incorporates two of the things that kids seem to love the MOST.

First and foremost, pizza!!

And secondly, stuff being upside-down.
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Just look at that mouthwatery golden crust! It’s actually just a can of croissant dough spread over the top of meat, sauce and cheese, then baked to golden-brown perfection. So tasty.

This is a really simple recipe that my mom used to make all the time when I was younger. Another that I would request often!

Upside Down Pizza

It’s a child’s dream because there are no veggies in there! We usually eat our upside down pizza with a salad on the side, or you could do steamed broccoli, squash, carrots or whatever is your favorite to add some veggie love.

But make sure you try this at least once. Especially you, with the picky eater(s)! This is for you. 

Upside-Down Pizza

A simple casserole of ground meat, spaghetti sauce and creamy cheese, baked underneath a flaky golden croissant crust. Kid-tested, kid-approved!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Ground chuck or turkey
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 16 oz. Tomato sauce
  • 1.25 oz. Packet of spaghetti sauce mix
  • 8 oz. sour cream reduced fat
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 8 oz. Package of refrigerated crescent rolls

Instructions

  • Cook beef and onion in skillet over med-high heat. Drain fat once meat is browned.
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  • Stir in tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce mix, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
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  • Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish. Top with sour cream and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Unroll crescent rolls on top of cheese layer.
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  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
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Notes

*I personally try not to eat a whole lot of beef if I can help it, so I frequently substitute ground turkey in the place of ground beef in my recipes. It tastes just as good either way, I think!
*To lighten this up as much as can be, you can use reduced fat sour cream (or sub Greek yogurt), 2% skim-milk Mozz, and you can even add spinach to add a vegetable.

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  1. Debbie Sweeney

    Yep-an oldie but goody! Sometimes I grated carrot into it but always have a nice salad with it:)

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