Description
The Keto Pizza Casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of pizza into a hearty casserole form. Perfect for those following a ketogenic diet, this recipe is low in carbs but high in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the meat mixture, half of the sliced pepperoni, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and sliced black olives if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning the meat to prevent greasiness.
- Dice vegetables into small, even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes after baking to help the layers set.
- Experiment with spices and herbs to customize flavor.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
