Low Carb Pizza Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Low Carb Pizza Casserole that’s loaded with savory Italian sausage, pepperoni, veggies, and gooey cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is a perfect low-carb alternative to traditional pizza.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 14 ounces Cauliflower florets (cut into bite-size pieces)
Meat and Cheese:
- 2.5 ounces Pepperoni
- 2 pounds Italian Sausage (if in casings remove from casing before cooking)
- 12 ounces Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (powdered)
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 8 ounces Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 Green Pepper (cut into bite-size pieces)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1.5 cups Low Carb Pasta Sauce (we use Rao’s Homemade Marinara)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Steam the cauliflower: Place cut cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup of water. Microwave on high for about 3 minutes until tender. Drain and pat dry.
- Cook Italian sausage: In a skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat for 15 minutes. Drain fat and set aside.
- Saute mushrooms: In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in olive oil for 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 400°F.
- Prepare casserole dish: Grease dish, spread ½ cup of pasta sauce on the bottom.
- Combine ingredients: Mix cauliflower, sausage, mushrooms, and peppers. Spread half in the dish.
- Layer toppings: Add sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella. Repeat layering.
- Add Parmesan mixture: Sprinkle Parmesan and Italian seasoning over casserole.
- Top with pepperoni: Place remaining pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until heated through and cheese melts.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings to suit your taste.
- This casserole is a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Low Carb Pizza Casserole, Low Carb Recipe, Pizza Casserole, Italian Sausage Casserole
Find it online: https://kitchenbyclara.com/low-carb-pizza-casserole-recipe/
