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Delicious Keto Pizza Casserole topped with cheese and pepperoni

Keto Pizza Casserole

A comforting and customizable casserole packed with pizza flavors, perfect for a low-carb diet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat mixture

  • 1 lb ground halal-friendly turkey or beef

Cheese mixture

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Reserve 1 cup for topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese Drain if watery
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 large egg

Vegetable toppings

  • 1 cup low-sugar pizza sauce
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers Mix of red and yellow for color
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms Sauté if fresh to reduce moisture
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives Optional
  • 1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Divide into two portions
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh basil or parsley For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or beef until no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and half the Italian seasoning. Drain any excess fat.
  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, egg, and 1 cup of mozzarella until combined. Add a pinch of salt and the remaining Italian seasoning.

Layering

  • Spread half of the meat mixture in the bottom of the prepared dish. Spoon half of the cheese mixture over the meat and spread gently.
  • Add a layer of diced peppers, mushrooms, olives, and turkey pepperoni. Pour half of the pizza sauce evenly over the toppings.
  • Repeat the layers (meat, cheese mixture, veggies, sauce).

Baking

  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

Don't over-moisturize the cheese layer. Evenly distribute toppings for balanced bites. Let it rest after baking for clean slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Casserole, comfort food, keto, Low-Carb, Pizza Casserole
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