Low Carb Pizza Casserole (Gluten Free and Diabetic Friendly)
Low Carb Pizza Casserole is the perfect mix of pizza and lasagna—some even call it pizza lasagna! It features a cheesy cauliflower rice crust, a hearty layer of seasoned ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, and is topped with melty mozzarella and pepperoni slices. This diabetic-friendly, gluten-free comfort food is packed with flavor and easy to make for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 418kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
Ingredients
Cauliflower Rice Layer
- 4 cups frozen cauliflower rice thawed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup raos tomato sauce or your preferred low sugar tomato sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella shredded
Ground Beef Layer
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ red pepper diced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup raos tomato sauce or your preferred low sugar tomato sauce. Add more if you like it saucy.
Assembly Ingredients
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 20 slices pepperoni pork, beef or turkey pepperoni
- butter for greasing casserole dish
Instructions
- Cook thawed cauliflower rice in a pan over medium heat until dry and slightly crispy. Stir in salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add tomato sauce and warm through, then mix in shredded mozzarella until melted.4 cups frozen cauliflower rice, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, 1 cup raos tomato sauce, ½ cup mozzarella
- In another pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and red pepper with salt and black pepper until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce and heat through.1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ medium onion, 2 garlic cloves, ½ red pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup raos tomato sauce
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish with butter. Spread cauliflower rice mixture evenly in the dish and press it down.
- Layer provolone slices over the cauliflower rice.6 slices provolone cheese
- Spread the ground beef mixture on top and press it down gently.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, oregano, and pepperoni slices.1 cup mozzarella, 1 teaspoon oregano, 20 slices pepperoni
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes until bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
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Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
