Description
A comforting dish that combines classic pizza flavors with a healthy twist, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (or turkey)
- 1 package pepperoni slices
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and Parmesan)
- 1 cup low-carb tomato sauce
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers in a skillet until soft, then add ground sausage, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning until well blended.
- Blend cream cheese with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy.
- Layer in a greased baking dish: meat mixture, creamy cheese mixture, and repeat until ingredients are used up, topping with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adapt toppings to fit your family’s taste. This casserole is forgiving and allows for various vegetable additions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: low carb, pizza casserole, healthy recipes, family dinner, keto