Description
Keto Pizza Casserole delivers big pizza flavor with high protein and low carbs. This easy bake is perfect for weeknight dinners when you crave pizza without the guilt. You get 30 grams of protein in every simple serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 8 oz Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 cup no-sugar-added marinara
- 1/2 cup ricotta or 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 20 pepperoni slices
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet; drain excess fat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Then add the mushrooms and bell pepper; cook until softened. Season the mixture with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the marinara and ricotta or cream cheese until everything combines and becomes creamy. Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in 1 cup of the mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella. Arrange the pepperoni slices over the top layer.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and lightly browned at the edges. Let it rest for 5 minutes before you cut and serve it.
Notes
- Use a low-carb marinara, like Rao’s, to keep your sugar count low.
- Substitute the vegetable mix with steamed cauliflower florets for added volume and fewer carbs.
- For a chicken version, swap the beef and sausage for 22 oz of cooked, shredded chicken. Bake this version topped with mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American