Low Carb Pizza Casserole

A delightful twist on traditional pizza with ground turkey, veggies, and gooey cheese, perfect for satisfying cravings while keeping carb count low.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main ingredients

1 lb ground turkey or beef You can use ground chicken or Italian sausage as variations.
1 cup pizza sauce (low-carb option) Ensure it's gluten-free if needed.
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Offers the best melting qualities.
1 cup bell peppers, chopped Feel free to use a mix of colors.
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup olives, sliced Can be omitted based on preference.
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
to taste Salt and pepper

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the pizza sauce, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Assembly

In a greased baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese.
Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cheese on top.

Baking

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Serve hot with a crispy green salad and allow customization with toppings like fresh herbs or crushed red pepper. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.