Low-Carb Pizza Casserole Recipe
This Low-Carb Pizza Casserole is a delicious, keto-friendly dish that layers savory ground meat, rich pizza sauce, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick dinner, it combines the classic flavors of pizza in a comforting baked casserole form, keeping carbs low without sacrificing taste.
- Author: Ria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Carb
Meat
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
Sauce
- 1 cup pizza sauce (low sugar)
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- Prepare the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Layer the Casserole: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, evenly spread the cooked ground meat as the bottom layer.
- Add Sauce and Vegetables: Pour the pizza sauce over the meat layer, then evenly distribute the chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and diced onions on top.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the vegetables.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground meat to reduce fat content.
- Feel free to customize with other low-carb vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Low-sugar pizza sauce helps keep the carb count minimal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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