Description
A crustless pizza casserole that layers savory beef or sausage with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and gooey cheese for a low-carb delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or sausage
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, then drain excess grease.
- Add bell peppers and mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 4–6 minutes until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cooked meat and vegetables, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg