Here is a Keto Pizza Casserole recipe with proper headings, no flour, and low-carb ingredients. It captures all the flavors of pizza without the crust.
Keto Pizza Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6)
Base Layer
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix)
- 1 small onion, diced (optional for keto, can reduce to ¼ cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce & Vegetables
- 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce (no-sugar-added)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or provolone
- 12–15 pepperoni slices
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Meat
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef or sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and garlic.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease.
3. Build the Casserole Base
- Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Pour the low-carb marinara sauce over the top and spread it evenly.
4. Add Vegetables
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, and olives evenly over the sauce.
5. Add the Cheese Layer
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar (or provolone) over everything.
- Top with pepperoni slices.
6. Bake
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
7. Serve
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Tips
- For richer flavor, use Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
- Add toppings like spinach, jalapeños, ham, or cooked bacon depending on your pizza preference.
- Use a thicker low-carb marinara to prevent a watery casserole.
- Leftovers store well for 3–4 days and reheat nicely.
If you want, I can provide:
- A chicken Alfredo keto pizza casserole
- A buffalo chicken keto casserole
- A vegetarian keto pizza casserole
