Upside Down Pizza Casserole

shared by Patty H.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 15 oz. can pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce (I used a 15 oz. can of plain tomato sauce with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder added)
1/4 pkg. pepperoni, coarsely chopped (I used turkey pepperoni and probably not this much; had part of a left-over pkg.)
1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 jar sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 small can sliced black olives (optional)
8-10 slices Mozzarella cheese

Topping:
1 cup milk
1 T. oil
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cook hamburger, onion and bell pepper in large skillet. Drain.
3. Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian seasoning and mushrooms/olives if using them.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, combine milk, oil and eggs. Beat. Add flour and salt and beat until smooth.
6. Spoon mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. (I didn't read this direction and sprayed my pan. I don't know if it makes a difference or not.)
7. Place cheese slices over hot meat mixture. (I used the whole package and over-lapped them. I think you could use shredded mozzarella cheese and it would work just fine.)
8. Pour topping evenly over the cheese, covering completely.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
11.Cut into squares and serve upside down on the plate. (This warmed up nicely in the microwave.)