Cast Iron Upside Down Pizza

Cast Iron Upside Down Pizza

8 servings
The whole pizza gets built in reverse in a cast iron skillet: a deep layer of pepperoni on the bottom, then cheese, sausage, and sauce, with the dough stretched over the top. Bake, flip onto a plate, and the pepperoni comes out crispy on top with a golden crust underneath.

Ingredients

  • Pillsbury pizza dough
    1 can
  • pepperoni

    enough to completely cover the bottom of the pan

    1 ½ c
  • mozzarella cheese
    1 ½ c
  • cooked sausage
    ½ lb
  • marinara or pizza sauce

    about, spread over the sausage only

    1 c
  • pepper jack

    Colby jack, or spicy Colby jack cheese, provolone works too

    4 slice
  • additional shredded mozzarella
    ½ c
  • Italian seasoning
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp

Directions

Build it upside down

  1. 1

    Spray a well-seasoned 12-inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray or wipe it down with a little oil.

  2. 2

    Cover the entire bottom of the skillet with a deep layer of pepperoni. Don't leave gaps, this layer becomes the top of your pizza.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella over the pepperoni and season with Italian seasoning.

  4. 4

    Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the mozzarella, then spoon the marinara directly over the sausage. Keep the sauce off the edges so it doesn't touch the dough.

  5. 5

    Add the sliced cheese, then finish with the additional mozzarella.

  6. 6

    Open the pizza dough and stretch it over the entire skillet. Press and tuck the excess dough down around the edges of the pan to build a thick crust.

  7. 7

    Lightly brush the top of the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with more Italian seasoning.

Bake and flip

  1. 1

    Bake in a 400°F oven or grill for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.

  2. 2

    Using high heat gloves, carefully remove the skillet. Place a large plate or platter over the skillet, hold it firmly against the pan, and flip the whole thing over in one smooth motion.

  3. 3

    Slowly lift the skillet away. The pizza should release easily thanks to the rendered pepperoni fat. Slice and serve.

Cast Iron Upside Down Pizza

Cast Iron Upside Down Pizza

40 min8 servings

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