Description
This Keto Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is a low-carb, high-protein comfort dish that delivers all the classic flavors of pizza—melty cheese, savory meat, and zesty marinara—without the carbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, halal beef sausage, or a mix of both
- 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce (no added sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced halal beef pepperoni
- 1/2 cup optional toppings (e.g., sliced olives, green bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
- Add optional toppings in an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining cheese.
- Top with sliced halal beef pepperoni.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drain meat well to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Add chili flakes or spicy sausage for heat.
- Stir in cream cheese to make the filling extra rich.
- Can be made ahead and stored unbaked in the fridge up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
