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                      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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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