Keto Pizza Casserole without Cauliflower
Ingredients:
- 8 pieces of deli ham (smoked or black forest)
- 1/2 jar of lower-carb marinara sauce
- 1 lb ground beef, browned
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Pepperoni (for topping)
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Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture:
- Brown the ground beef in a pan.
- Add sugar-free marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the browned beef.
- Cook on medium/high heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Casserole Dish:
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Layer the Casserole:
- Cover the bottom of the dish with 4 pieces of deli ham, allowing them to overlap.
- Spread half of the ground beef/marinara mixture over the ham.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the meat.
- Repeat the Layers:
- Add another layer of 4 pieces of ham.
- Spread the remaining ground beef/marinara mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Top the casserole with pepperoni for an extra kick.
- Bake:
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Broil for a Golden Finish:
- Move the pan to the top rack and broil for 1-3 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned on top. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Slice and savor the deliciousness of this keto-friendly pizza casserole without the use of cauliflower. Perfect for a low-carb, high-flavor meal!
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