This cheesy, crust-free low carb pizza casserole is loaded with meat, marinara, mozzarella, and classic toppings—baked until golden and bubbly.
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1–1¼ cups low carb marinara or pizza sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
20–25 pepperoni slices
Optional: sautéed onions, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers
Salt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13″ dish.
Brown meat in a skillet. Drain fat. Stir in seasoning and garlic powder.
Layer meat into dish. Top with sauce and mozzarella.
Add pepperoni and extra toppings. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Broil 1–2 mins if desired.
Cool 5 mins. Slice and serve warm.
Use ground turkey for lighter option. Add low-carb veggies for volume. Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.