These are cheesy, bubbling high-protein pizza casseroles. Loaded with melted cheese, pepperoni, and mushrooms — all the pizza flavor you love in an easy low-carb bake!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cheesy, golden, and loaded with pepperoni & mushrooms
- High protein from cheese, pepperoni, and optional ground meat or chicken
- Easy to make in individual foil pans
- Perfect for meal prep or family dinner
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Makes 4 individual pans)
- 1 lb cooked ground chicken, turkey, or beef (optional for extra protein)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-carb pizza sauce or sugar-free marinara
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 20–25 slices turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese for creaminess
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using ground meat, cook it in a skillet until browned. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain any excess fat.
- In each foil pan, spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the bottom.
- Add a layer of cooked meat (if using), then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Top with sliced mushrooms and pepperoni slices.
- Add another light layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition (Per Pan)
- Calories: ~380
- Protein: 32g
- Total Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fat: 24g
