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Low Carb Pizza Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

This Low Carb Pizza Casserole combines all the classic flavors of pizza in a healthy, low-carbohydrate format. Featuring ground beef, pepperoni, cream cheese, mozzarella, and a rich low-sugar pizza sauce, this bake is perfect for satisfying pizza cravings without the carbs from traditional dough. It’s easy to prepare and makes a delicious, hearty meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Meat and Cheese

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 8 oz pepperoni slices
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Vegetables and Sauce

  • 1 cup low-sugar pizza sauce
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and help with even cooking.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat to reduce grease.
  3. Add Cream Cheese: Stir in the softened cream cheese into the hot ground beef until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
  4. Layer Ingredients: Spread half of the meat and cream cheese mixture evenly in the baking dish. Add half of the pepperoni slices and half of the diced bell peppers evenly over the meat layer.
  5. Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour half of the low-sugar pizza sauce over the layered ingredients and sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Repeat the layering with the remaining meat mixture, pepperoni, bell peppers, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake the Casserole: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. During the last five minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the cheese to brown and become bubbly for an appealing finish.

Notes

  • To make this recipe spicier, add crushed red pepper flakes or substitute pepperoni with spicy sausage slices.
  • You can substitute bell peppers with other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini as preferred.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is well softened to blend easily with the cooked ground beef.
  • Allow casserole to rest 5 minutes after baking for easier serving and better flavor melding.
  • This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes if baking cold.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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