Upside-Down Pizza Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA CASSEROLE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Meats
Vegetables Cheese/eggs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Ground Beef
1 c Onions -- chopped
1 c Green Bell Pepper -- chopped
1 cn Pizza Sauce -- 15 oz.
1/4 lb Pepperoni -- coarsely chopped
1/2 ts Italian Seasoning -- dried
1 Jar Green Giant Sliced
-Mushrooms -- drained; 2.5 oz.
6 oz Mozzarella Cheese -- thinly
-sliced
-----TOPPING-----
1 c Milk
1 tb Oil
2 Eggs
1 c All-Purpose Flour -- Pillsbury
-Best -- or Unbleached Flour
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 c Parmesan Cheese -- grated

Heat oven to 400F. In lrg. skillet over med.-high
heat, brown ground beef, onions and bell pepper.
Drain. Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian
seasoning and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. REduce
heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 mins., stirring
occasionally. Meanwhile, in sm. bowl combine milk, oil
and eggs; beat 1 min. at med. speed. Lightly spoon
flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and
salt; beat 2 mins. at med. speed or until smooth.
Spoon meat mixture evenly into ungreased 13x9" baking
dish. Place cheese slices over hot meat mixture. Pour
topping evenly over cheese, covering complete;
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400F for 20-30
mins. or until puffed and deep golden brown. Makes 6-8
servings. "It's fun to watch the 'crust' rise while
this unique casserole is baking.
The secret to the tender crust is following the
recipe directions carefully and using the pan size
called for."



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