Keto Pizza Casserole
Looking for a delicious low-carb comfort food recipe? This hearty Keto Pizza Casserole is ready in under an hour and is so easy to throw together with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
For the base
- 5 cups raw cauliflower rice
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, (grated)
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs, (you can use a mix of thyme, basil and oregano)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Assembly
- 1/4 cup low-carb marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, (grated)
- 2 oz. pepperoni slices
- other desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200°C).
- Cook the cauliflower rice in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes until soft. Drain and wring out as much excess liquid as possible.
- Add all of the ingredients for the cauliflower base to a medium mixing bowl. Stir until well-combined.
- Transfer the base to a casserole dish or large cast-iron skillet. Smooth over the surface and press down the base gently.
- Bake the base for 20 minutes until lightly browned on the top and edges, then remove from the oven.
- Spread the marinara sauce over the baked cauliflower base.
- Add more mozzarella cheese and your desired toppings.
- Bake the pizza casserole for 15 minutes, then turn the oven to broil for a few more minutes until toppings are crispy and cheese is golden. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of low carb pizza casserole.
To prep this dish in advance, bake the cauliflower base and add your toppings. Then, cover and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
This recipe is higher in sodium if you use regular mozzarella and pepperoni. You can use low-sodium cheese and other toppings if you are trying to limit your sodium intake.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Keto Pizza Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
275
% Daily Value*
Fat
16.5
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
8.7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
73.5
mg
25
%
Sodium
1189
mg
50
%
Potassium
516.2
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
15.1
g
5
%
Fiber
6.9
g
28
%
Sugar
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
25.1
g
50
%
Net carbs
8.2
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.