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Easy Low Carb Pizza Casserole dish served on a plate

Easy Low Carb Pizza Casserole

A comforting and delicious casserole that captures the flavors of pizza while keeping the carb count low, perfect for a cozy evening.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat and Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 cup sliced halal-style pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or pizza sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Base and Toppings

  • 2 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 large eggs, beaten Use room temperature for better integration.
  • 1/4 cup almond flour

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Cooking the Meat

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion until no pink remains and the onion is soft.
  • Drain excess fat, then add garlic and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5 minutes so flavors meld. Season with salt and pepper.

Preparing the Base

  • In a large bowl, combine cauliflower rice, almond flour, beaten eggs, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan. Mix until well combined.

Assembling the Casserole

  • Spread half the cauliflower mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish, pressing lightly.
  • Spoon the meat sauce over it, then distribute chopped pepperoni across the surface.
  • Top with the remaining cauliflower mixture, then sprinkle remaining cheeses over the top.

Baking

  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake another 10–12 minutes, until cheese is golden and edges are bubbly.

Serving

  • Let the casserole sit for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from cauliflower rice for better texture. Assemble up to the point of baking and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword comfort food, Easy Recipe, keto, low carb, Pizza Casserole
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