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A close-up shot of a serving of low-carb pizza casserole, showing the layers of ground beef, sauce, and melted cheese.

Keto Pizza Casserole: The Easiest, Cheesiest Low-Carb Dinner

This Keto Pizza Casserole is a rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying dish that brings together all the classic pizza toppings you love in a simple, one-pan meal. Perfect for the whole family, this low-carb pizza casserole is easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce no sugar added
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is well combined.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese over the beef. Arrange the pepperoni slices and black olives on top.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and all the parmesan cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

Notes

Feel free to customize this casserole with your favorite low-carb pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked sausage.
For the best results, use freshly grated mozzarella cheese.