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Upside-Down One Pan Pizza

featured in Everything You Need To Know About A Cast Iron

This fun upside-down deep-dish pizza recipe simplifies cooking and cleanup in one fell swoop. In a single pan, layer pepperoni, sautéed onions and green bell peppers, three types of cheeses, and pizza sauce, then top with store-bought dough that promises a golden crust. Slide the pan into a hot oven and let the magic happen for 20 minutes. However, a word of caution: don your oven mitts to safely flip the pizza out of the pan when it's time for the big reveal. This upside-down pizza is guaranteed to become a favorite, perfect for impressing your family with its visual appeal and delectable taste.

Katie Aubin & Alexis Deboschnek
Tasty Team
75% would make again
Total Time

1 hr 5 min

1 hr 5 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

55 minutes

55 min

Upside-Down One Pan Pizza

Inspired by afamilyfeast.com

Total Time

1 hr 5 min

1 hr 5 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

55 minutes

55 min

Ingredients

for 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced into rings
  • nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
  • ½ cup pepperoni (75 g), sliced
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese (80 g)
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (75 g)
  • 7 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 cups pizza sauce (530 g)
  • all-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1 lb pizza dough (455 g)

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 341
  • Fat 17g
  • Carbs 32g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Protein 14g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the green pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Turn off the heat. Grease the pan with nonstick spray.
  5. Arrange the pepperoni in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Top with the green peppers, onions, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Arrange the provolone slices over the shredded cheese in an even layer. Top with the pizza sauce and spread evenly.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch (30 cm) round. Gently lay the pizza dough over the pizza sauce, making sure the dough reaches to the edges all around. Brush the dough with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.
  8. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Place a large baking sheet on top, then quickly invert the pizza onto the pan.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, until the pepperoni begins to crisp.
  10. Slice into 8 wedges, then serve.
  11. Enjoy!
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Upside-Down One Pan Pizza

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