High Protein Low Carb Pizza Casserole with Cottage Cheese
A cheesy, crustless keto pizza casserole made with cottage cheese, ground beef, marinara, and mozzarella. It's high in protein, low in carbs, and perfect for meal prep or an easy family dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Blender or food processor
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese optional
- 1 cup low-sugar marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and seasonings.Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and mix in cream cheese if using.Spread the cottage cheese mixture into a baking dish, then layer with cooked meat, marinara sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, and Parmesan.Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.