Description
This Easy Pizza Casserole Low Carb recipe is a delicious and quick solution for busy weeknights, satisfying pizza cravings without the guilt. It’s a family-favorite, low-carb meal that simplifies dinner preparations and brings joy to the table, proving that healthy and delicious family dinners are achievable.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Italian Sausage or Beef
4 cups Cauliflower Rice
1.5 cups Low-Sugar Marinara Sauce
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup Sliced Pepperoni
4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
To taste Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Brown the ground Italian sausage or beef in a large skillet. Drain any excess fat
- Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet with the meat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened, ensuring your low carb pizza casserole base is perfect
- Stir in the softened cream cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined. This forms the flavorful base for your Easy Pizza Casserole Low Carb
- Transfer this mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Sprinkle one cup of mozzarella cheese over the top
- Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese
- Finally, top with the remaining one cup of mozzarella cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brow
- Let your Easy Pizza Casserole Low Carb cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious low carb pizza dinner!
Notes
Always drain excess fat from your meat to prevent a greasy casserole.
Pat dry frozen cauliflower rice before cooking if it seems watery to prevent a watery casserole.
For extra flavor, sauté a diced onion with the meat to add depth.
To get a perfectly golden-brown, crispy cheese topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes; watch carefully!
Don’t overmix the ingredients; gentle stirring maintains texture.
Customize proteins with ground turkey or shredded chicken.
Amp up veggies with sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or black olives.
Substitute cheese with provolone or an Italian blend.
Make it vegetarian by skipping meat and adding spinach or artichoke hearts.
For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and omit cream cheese.
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals until hot.
Reheat the entire casserole in the oven: cover with foil at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, then uncover for a few minutes to crisp cheese.
Serve with a simple side salad (crisp green salad with a light vinaigrette) or roasted asparagus/steamed broccoli for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pizza casserole, low carb, keto, family dinner, quick