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A close-up spoonful of the crustless pizza casserole, showing the rich texture of the meat, sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Low Carb Pizza Casserole (Easy, Keto-Friendly Recipe!)

A rich and savory Low Carb Pizza Casserole that's easy to make and packed with all your favorite pizza flavors. This keto-friendly dish is the perfect guilt-free comfort food for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef or ground Italian sausage
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce check for no added sugar
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 3 oz pepperoni slices

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the excess grease thoroughly.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add softened cream cheese, ½ cup mozzarella, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  4. Spread the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Top with the remaining 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese and arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a crispier top.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Ensure you drain the ground beef very well to prevent a watery casserole.
Tip 2: Use a low-sugar marinara sauce (check the label) to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
Tip 3: Feel free to add other low-carb toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
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