Easy Low Carb Keto Crustless Pizza Casserole (Printable)
Cheesy, satisfying casserole with all the pizza flavors you love, minus the carbs. Ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb ground Italian sausage
02 - 20 slices pepperoni
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
04 - 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
05 - 1/2 cup diced onion
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
07 - 1 cup sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara
→ Cheeses
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - Red pepper flakes, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in pizza sauce, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
05 - Transfer mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
06 - Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over top. Add Parmesan and arrange pepperoni slices if using.
07 - Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra herbs or red pepper flakes if desired.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The cheese pulls just like real pizza but you feel light and satisfied afterward
- Weeknight fast with all the comfort of a weekend pizza delivery
02 -
- Drain the sausage well or the final dish will be greasy
- Sugar-free sauces vary wildly in taste so buy a small bottle first to test
03 -
- Grate your own cheese for the best melt texture
- Let the casserole cool for at least 10 minutes before portioning for meal prep