All the cheesy, saucy flavors of pizza without the crust! This easy low-carb pizza casserole is loaded with seasoned meat, melty cheese, pepperoni, and your favorite pizza toppings for a comforting keto-friendly dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
🔹 Base
- 450g (1 lb) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups sugar-free pizza sauce
🔹 Cheese Layer
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
🔹 Toppings
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms 🍄
- ½ cup bell peppers 🌶️
- Black olives (optional)
🔹 Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🍳 Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9×13-inch baking dish
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Grease baking dish lightly
🔸 Step 2: Cook Meat
- Brown ground beef or sausage with onion
- Drain excess grease if needed
🔸 Step 3: Add Sauce & Seasoning
- Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
👉 Simmer for 2–3 minutes
🔸 Step 4: Assemble Casserole
- Spread meat mixture into baking dish
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese
🔸 Step 5: Add Pizza Toppings
- Arrange pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, and olives on top
🔸 Step 6: Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes
✔ Cheese should be melted and bubbly
🔸 Step 7: Rest & Serve
- Let cool slightly before serving
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Caesar salad 🥗
- Garlic roasted vegetables 🥦
- Keto breadsticks 🥖
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Use full-fat mozzarella for best melt
✔ Turkey pepperoni lowers calories
✔ Add crushed red pepper for heat
✔ Broil briefly for golden cheesy top
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Spicy Supreme Pizza Bake
Add jalapeños and spicy sausage
🥓 Meat Lover’s Version
Add bacon and ham
🥬 Veggie Pizza Casserole
Add spinach and zucchini
🧄 Garlic Alfredo Pizza Bake
Use Alfredo sauce instead of pizza sauce
❓ FAQs
Is this keto-friendly?
Yes, if using sugar-free sauce.
Can I freeze it?
Absolutely—freeze after baking.
Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes, shredded chicken works great.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320–450
- Protein: ~26g
- Carbs: ~6–10g
- Fat: ~24g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Standard Keto Version
👉 6–9 WW Points
✅ Lean Meat & Turkey Pepperoni Version
👉 4–6 WW Points
🔻 Extra Cheese Version
👉 8–11 WW Points