Irresistible Low Carb Pizza Casserole Recipe for Families

Craving pizza but trying to stick to a low carb lifestyle? This delicious low carb pizza casserole is the perfect solution for your pizza cravings without the guilt. Packed with all your favorite pizza toppings—savory Italian sausage, tangy tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, gooey cheese, and pepperoni—this casserole delivers authentic pizza flavor without the carb-heavy crust. Whether you’re following a keto diet or simply looking to reduce carbs in your family’s meals, this low carb pizza casserole will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection.

Why This Low Carb Pizza Casserole Recipe Works

This low carb pizza casserole works brilliantly because it captures the essence of what makes pizza so irresistible—the toppings! By layering classic pizza ingredients in a casserole dish, you get all the flavors of your favorite pizza without the carb-heavy crust. The Italian sausage provides a flavorful base, while the tomatoes add that classic pizza sauce tang. Mushrooms add meaty texture, and the melted mozzarella creates that perfect cheese pull we all love about pizza.

The brilliance of this recipe lies in its simplicity. By draining and rinsing the canned tomatoes, you eliminate excess moisture that could make the casserole watery. Sautéing the mushrooms before adding them ensures they release their water and develop a rich flavor. Finally, the pepperoni on top gets deliciously crispy, just like on a traditional pizza.

Best of all, with just about 25 minutes of baking time, this low carb pizza casserole comes together faster than delivery and keeps everyone on track with their dietary goals. It’s a win-win solution for pizza night!

This casserole has converted even the most dedicated pizza lovers in many families. The combination of savory Italian sausage, melty cheese, and classic pizza toppings creates a dish that doesn’t feel like a diet food but still supports your low carb lifestyle. Many readers have reported that their children didn’t even miss the crust!

What You’ll Need for Low Carb Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, well drained (avoid petite diced tomatoes)
• 5 links uncooked turkey or pork Italian sausage (19.5 oz.)
• 4 tsp. olive oil, divided (2 tsp. + 2 tsp.)
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• Salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste
• 12 oz. fresh mushrooms, washed and cut into thick slices (brown Cremini mushrooms work well)
• 1 1/2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese
• 15 slices pepperoni, cut in half (regular or turkey pepperoni both work)

Tools

• 8 inch x 11 inch glass casserole dish
• Colander for draining tomatoes
• Large non-stick frying pan
• Kitchen shears for cutting pepperoni
• Paper towels
• Measuring cups and spoons

How to Make Low Carb Pizza Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray an 8 inch x 11 inch glass casserole dish with non-stick spray or olive oil.
2. Pour the diced tomatoes into a colander placed in the sink and rinse with cold water. Let tomatoes drain for a minute or two, then spread them out on paper towels to dry (or blot dry with another paper towel on top).
3. While tomatoes dry, heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Squeeze the sausage out of the casing and cook until it’s nicely browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
4. When the sausage is done, make a layer of sausage in the bottom of the casserole dish.
5. Top with the drained tomatoes, spreading them out evenly over the sausage. Season with dried oregano, salt, and fresh-ground black pepper.
6. Rinse out the pan if needed, then heat the other 2 tsp. of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is released and the mushrooms are starting to brown.
7. Layer the mushrooms over the sausage-tomato mixture.
8. Cut pepperoni slices in half.
9. Sprinkle the grated Mozzarella over the top of the casserole and lay the pepperoni pieces on top of the cheese, spacing them evenly so the whole top is covered with pepperoni.
10. Bake about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Watch carefully to avoid over-browning.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

The layering process is what makes this low carb pizza casserole so special. Each component gets to shine, and as the casserole bakes, the flavors meld together perfectly. The result is a dish that captures the essence of pizza without the carb-heavy crust.

Serving and Storage Tips for Low Carb Pizza Casserole

Serving Tips

• Pair this low carb pizza casserole with a simple green salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar for a complete meal.
• For those not watching carbs, you can offer garlic bread on the side for family members.
• Sprinkle some red pepper flakes or fresh basil on top just before serving for an extra flavor boost.
• For a special touch, heat up a small amount of low carb marinara sauce to serve on the side for dipping or drizzling.
• This casserole reheats beautifully in the microwave, making it perfect for leftovers the next day.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Many readers have reported that the casserole tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld. You can also freeze portions for up to 3 months—simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or oven until hot.

One of the biggest challenges with this low carb pizza casserole is managing moisture. Tomatoes and mushrooms naturally contain a lot of water, which can make your casserole soggy if not properly addressed. That’s why it’s crucial to drain and blot the tomatoes thoroughly and to cook the mushrooms until they’ve released their moisture.

Another common mistake is overcrowding the pan when cooking the mushrooms. If too many mushrooms are in the pan at once, they’ll steam rather than brown, resulting in less flavor. Cook them in batches if necessary.

The key to a delicious low carb pizza casserole is building layers of flavor. Don’t rush the process of browning the sausage or sautéing the mushrooms—those caramelized bits add tremendous depth. If you’re a fan of herbs, consider adding a sprinkle of Italian seasoning along with the oregano for an even more aromatic casserole.

For an extra cheesy version that many families love, increase the mozzarella to 2 cups and add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan into the mix. The Parmesan adds a nutty, salty element that enhances the pizza-like quality of the dish.

Suggestions for Customizing Your Low Carb Pizza Casserole

One of the joys of this low carb pizza casserole is how easily it can be customized to suit your family’s preferences. Here are some popular variations:

• Supreme Style: Add sautéed bell peppers, onions, and black olives to the mushroom layer
• Meat Lover’s: Add cooked bacon bits and diced ham along with the pepperoni
• Veggie Delight: Skip the sausage and double up on vegetables like zucchini, spinach, and bell peppers
• Greek Style: Add feta cheese, olives, and a sprinkle of dried oregano
• Buffalo Chicken: Substitute cooked, shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce for the sausage
• White Pizza: Replace the tomatoes with a mixture of ricotta cheese, a beaten egg, and some sour cream for a white pizza variation

Remember that adding vegetables may increase the moisture content of your casserole. If using water-rich vegetables like zucchini or spinach, consider pre-cooking them to remove excess moisture before adding to the casserole.

For a wonderful vegetable boost that kids often don’t mind, add a layer of baby spinach leaves over the sausage before adding the tomatoes. The spinach will wilt during baking and blend seamlessly into the dish.

Conclusion

This irresistible low carb pizza casserole offers everything you love about pizza without the carb-heavy crust. With its layers of savory Italian sausage, tangy tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, melted cheese, and crispy pepperoni, it satisfies even the strongest pizza cravings while keeping your low carb lifestyle on track.

What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility. You can customize it with your favorite pizza toppings, make it ahead for busy weeknights, and even freeze portions for future meals. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from families indicates that this low carb pizza casserole is a hit with both adults and kids alike—many children don’t even miss the crust!

Whether you’re following a keto diet, cutting carbs for health reasons, or simply looking for a delicious family-friendly meal, this low carb pizza casserole deserves a spot in your regular meal rotation. Give it a try, and you might find yourself craving this casserole instead of delivery pizza on your next movie night!

For more delicious low carb options, check out this Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe or this Easy Upside-Down Pizza Casserole Recipe. If you’re looking for more keto-friendly desserts to complete your meal, don’t miss our 5-Ingredient Easy Keto Cloud Cake Recipe that’s just as simple and satisfying as this casserole.

Happy cooking and enjoy your guilt-free pizza experience!

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Irresistible Low Carb Pizza Casserole Recipe for Families

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• Author: Jennie Graham
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x

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A delicious low carb pizza casserole that delivers authentic pizza flavor without the carb-heavy crust. Packed with Italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, and pepperoni, it satisfies pizza cravings while keeping carbs in check at around 7g net carbs per serving.

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Ingredients

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• 1 can diced tomatoes, well drained ((14.5 oz. can; do not use petite dice tomatoes)
• 5 links uncooked turkey or pork Italian sausage (19.5 oz.)
• 2 tsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste (I didn’t use much salt.)
• 12 oz. fresh mushrooms, washed and cut into thick slices (I used brown Cremini mushrooms.)
• 1 1/2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese
• 15 slices pepperoni, cut in half (I used regular pepperoni, but you can use turkey pepperoni if you prefer)
• Kalyn Denny—August 2, 2019 @ 3:54 pmReplyI’m guessing it will still work, probably cook a bit more quickly since the mixture will be thinner. If you had more sausage it wouldn’t hurt to increase that a little. You might want to increase the cheese too. Hope that helps; let me know how it goes.Alex—August 7, 2019 @ 10:12 amIt ended up turning out great!I did add about 25% more sausage…based on some rough math. And did closer to 2 cups of the cheese.For timing, I followed the original instructions and then moved under the broiler for a few additional minutes.Turned out delicious! Will make again and again!
• Alex—August 7, 2019 @ 10:12 amIt ended up turning out great!I did add about 25% more sausage…based on some rough math. And did closer to 2 cups of the cheese.For timing, I followed the original instructions and then moved under the broiler for a few additional minutes.Turned out delicious! Will make again and again!
• Kalyn Denny—August 7, 2019 @ 10:23 amReplyHappy to hear that it worked well and you enjoyed it so much!
• Kalyn Denny—November 3, 2017 @ 5:02 pmReplyI can’t think of anything that would make it seem like pizza that doesn’t involve tomatoes, sorry!
• Georgia—December 2, 2017 @ 4:45 amReplyWhat about a white pizza? Use some cottage cheese, probably about 2 cups, a beaten egg and about 2 tablespoons of sour cream mixed and spread over the meat. I haven’t tried this but I use a similar mixture for a lot of casseroles.Kalyn Denny—December 2, 2017 @ 7:23 amThat sounds good to me!Linda—January 11, 2018 @ 3:02 pmI tried it with cottage cheese, and it was good, but got kinda watery. I wonder if ricotta might work better.
• Kalyn Denny—December 2, 2017 @ 7:23 amThat sounds good to me!
• Linda—January 11, 2018 @ 3:02 pmI tried it with cottage cheese, and it was good, but got kinda watery. I wonder if ricotta might work better.
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Instructions

1. Dump a can of diced tomatoes into a colander and rinse; then spread them out to dry on a paper towel.
2. Squeeze turkey Italian sausage out of the casings and brown well, then put it into a small casserole dish.
3. Put the drained tomatoes over the sausage and season.
4. Wash the mushrooms, pat dry, and cut into thick slices.
5. Saute mushrooms until they give up their liquid and are starting to brown.
6. Then layer mushrooms over the sausage-tomato mixture.
7. Cut pepperoni in half (I usekitchen shears. (affiliate link)
8. Spread the grated mozzarella over the casserole and top with pepperoni.
9. Bake about 25 minutes, or until the ingredients are heated through and the cheese is starting to brown. (I baked mine a bit too long, don’t get distracted!)
10. Serve hot and enjoy! And I promise this will hit the spot any time you’re really craving pizza.
11. Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
12. Spray an 8 inch x 11 inch glass casserole dish with non-stick spray or olive oil.
13. Pour the diced tomatoes into a colander placed in the sink and rinse with cold water. Let tomatoes drain a minute or two, then spread them out on paper towels to dry (or blot dry with another paper towel on top.)
14. While tomatoes dry, heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan, squeeze the sausage out of the casing, and cook sausage over medium-high heat until it’s nicely browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. (I usean old-fashioned potato masher(affiliate link) to break the sausage apart.)
15. While sausage cooks, wash mushrooms, pat dry, and slice into thick slices.
16. When the sausage is done make a layer of sausage in the bottom of the casserole dish and top with the drained tomatoes, spreading them out over the top of the sausage.
17. Season with dried oregano, salt, and fresh-ground black pepper. (I didn’t use much salt.)
18. Rinse out the pan if needed, then heat the other 2 tsp. of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot add the mushrooms and cook, stirring a few times, until all the liquid is released and the mushrooms are starting to brown.
19. Layer the mushrooms over the sausage-tomato mixture.
20. Cut pepperoni in half.
21. Sprinkle the grated Mozzarella over the top of the casserole and lay the pepperoni pieces on top of the cheese, spacing them evenly so the whole top is covered with pepperoni.
22. Bake about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Serve hot.
23. Carolyn Kraus—March 6, 2025 @ 4:05 pmReplyIt was actually good. I did add an onion and some green veggies. My husband said he would definitely eat it again.Kalyn Denny—March 6, 2025 @ 4:56 pmReplyThis recipe has been hugely popular; glad you liked it!
24. Kalyn Denny—March 6, 2025 @ 4:56 pmReplyThis recipe has been hugely popular; glad you liked it!
25. Susan—January 19, 2025 @ 6:51 pmReplyMade this tonight and really liked it. Stayed true to the recipe but added black olives. I’m going to try the suggestion in the comments and add pizza sauce to sausage after it’s browned. (I love sauce)Thanks!!Kalyn Denny—January 19, 2025 @ 11:17 pmReplySo glad to hear you enjoyed it; thanks for letting me know!
26. Kalyn Denny—January 19, 2025 @ 11:17 pmReplySo glad to hear you enjoyed it; thanks for letting me know!
27. Carla Jo Griffith—December 1, 2024 @ 2:32 pmReplyWe love this!!!!!  It is in the weekly rotation. Add a salad and you have a meal!Kalyn Denny—December 1, 2024 @ 2:36 pmReplySo glad to hear you’re enjoying it; thanks for letting me know. (And star ratings are always so helpful if you’re ever inclined to do that.)
28. Kalyn Denny—December 1, 2024 @ 2:36 pmReplySo glad to hear you’re enjoying it; thanks for letting me know. (And star ratings are always so helpful if you’re ever inclined to do that.)
29. Judith L Fick—June 2, 2024 @ 6:29 pmReplyGreat recipe! I often add black olives as wellKalyn Denny—June 2, 2024 @ 8:09 pmReplyGlad you like it; I would love olives on this!
30. Kalyn Denny—June 2, 2024 @ 8:09 pmReplyGlad you like it; I would love olives on this!
31. Ann—May 22, 2024 @ 9:12 amReplyCan’t wait to try this recipe out tonight!
32. Melinda B—May 3, 2024 @ 6:22 pmReplyThis is absolutely delicious! I will make it again and again! My husband loved it, too! The only changes I made was that I used a can of Giorgio’s chunky portabella mushrooms and a can of basil, garlic, & oregano diced tomatoes.  It was very easy to make and didn’t take a long time to bake. A GREAT recipe!Kalyn Denny—May 3, 2024 @ 7:54 pmReplyThanks, so glad you loved it!
33. Kalyn Denny—May 3, 2024 @ 7:54 pmReplyThanks, so glad you loved it!
34. Sharon R—April 14, 2024 @ 7:55 pmReplyI just came across this recipe. My children do not like tomatoes, but will eat pizza sauce I make from scratch. Can I use that instead of the tomatoes? Thank you.Kalyn Denny—April 15, 2024 @ 5:24 amReplyThat might work but this recipe rinses the liquid off the tomatoes so the casserole will be more runny with a liquid sauce.Kalyn Denny—April 20, 2024 @ 3:52 pmReplyYes, that should work using “from scratch” pizza sauce. Enjoy!
35. Kalyn Denny—April 15, 2024 @ 5:24 amReplyThat might work but this recipe rinses the liquid off the tomatoes so the casserole will be more runny with a liquid sauce.
36. Kalyn Denny—April 20, 2024 @ 3:52 pmReplyYes, that should work using “from scratch” pizza sauce. Enjoy!
37. Rozz—March 7, 2024 @ 9:40 amReplyI loved this recipe! I doubled everything and I also added fresh broccoli & cauliflower to it. ( just to get some veggies in.) It was absolutely delicious! Thanks for a quick & easy meal that I didn’t hate cooking! 😉Kalyn Denny—March 7, 2024 @ 10:15 amReplyI’m so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for letting me know!
38. Kalyn Denny—March 7, 2024 @ 10:15 amReplyI’m so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for letting me know!
39. Judy—January 15, 2024 @ 8:02 pmReplyIt was good but I would add another can of tomatoes and check it after 20 minutes in the oven, as it was quite dry.Kalyn Denny—January 15, 2024 @ 10:09 pmReplyI wonder why you had that result? It hasn’t been dry for me. I hope you will try it again with more tomatoes, and glad you enjoyed it.Deborah Pilon—June 26, 2024 @ 4:48 pmReplyI heat up pizza sauce separately and add after it’s cut and on the plate.Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2024 @ 7:48 pmInteresting idea! This has never been dry for me though.
40. Kalyn Denny—January 15, 2024 @ 10:09 pmReplyI wonder why you had that result? It hasn’t been dry for me. I hope you will try it again with more tomatoes, and glad you enjoyed it.
41. Deborah Pilon—June 26, 2024 @ 4:48 pmReplyI heat up pizza sauce separately and add after it’s cut and on the plate.Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2024 @ 7:48 pmInteresting idea! This has never been dry for me though.
42. Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2024 @ 7:48 pmInteresting idea! This has never been dry for me though.
43. Greg Divine—August 3, 2023 @ 8:41 amReplyMade this for dinner last night and we loved it . I didn’t have Italian Sausage on hand so I used ground beef with Italian Seasoning and it was really yummy. Also used a can of Fire Roasted Tomatoes because we love the flavor over plain diced tomatoes. Already added to my Favorites and next time I’ll use Italian Sausage. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us.Kalyn Denny—August 3, 2023 @ 8:48 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it so much and were able to adapt it to your preferences; that is what good cooking is all about! Thanks for taking time to let me know you liked it!
44. Kalyn Denny—August 3, 2023 @ 8:48 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it so much and were able to adapt it to your preferences; that is what good cooking is all about! Thanks for taking time to let me know you liked it!
45. Loren Saintz—January 4, 2023 @ 3:31 pmReplyLoved it! prepared with ground pork sausage. adored by all ! ThanksKalyn Denny—January 4, 2023 @ 3:34 pmReplyThanks for the nice feedback! So glad you liked it.
46. Kalyn Denny—January 4, 2023 @ 3:34 pmReplyThanks for the nice feedback! So glad you liked it.
47. Nancee—March 4, 2022 @ 10:14 amReplyCan you make make this ahead of time, then bake it for dinner same day?Kalyn Denny—March 9, 2022 @ 3:11 pmReplySorry I missed this comment. I moved my site to a new web host, and the site was up but I just realized today that no comments were coming to my e-mail for NINE DAYS, yikes.Yes, you can do that but if it’s been refrigerated I’d let it come to room temperature before baking.
48. Kalyn Denny—March 9, 2022 @ 3:11 pmReplySorry I missed this comment. I moved my site to a new web host, and the site was up but I just realized today that no comments were coming to my e-mail for NINE DAYS, yikes.Yes, you can do that but if it’s been refrigerated I’d let it come to room temperature before baking.
49. Nancee—March 4, 2022 @ 9:48 amReplyI only have diced petite tomatoes?Recommended not to use.Anyone have a comment on why?Kalyn Denny—March 9, 2022 @ 3:11 pmReplySorry I missed this comment. I moved my site to a new web host, and the site was up but I just realized today that no comments were coming to my e-mail for NINE DAYS, yikes.I prefer the more substantial pieces of tomato for this recipe, but I do hope you went ahead and made it with what you had!
50. Kalyn Denny—March 9, 2022 @ 3:11 pmReplySorry I missed this comment. I moved my site to a new web host, and the site was up but I just realized today that no comments were coming to my e-mail for NINE DAYS, yikes.I prefer the more substantial pieces of tomato for this recipe, but I do hope you went ahead and made it with what you had!
51. Robi Clark—January 28, 2022 @ 8:06 pmReplySo delicious! Didn’t miss the crust st all. Made it exactly as written 👍Kalyn Denny—January 28, 2022 @ 10:41 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed!
52. Kalyn Denny—January 28, 2022 @ 10:41 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed!
53. Kimberly—October 6, 2021 @ 2:23 pmReplyWe finally made this & added red & green bell peppers & black olives to make it “supreme” style. I also mixed a little pizza sauce in with the sausage after it was browned & we just LOVE this! SO good!
54. Brandie Benson—September 15, 2021 @ 5:49 pmReplyMade 2 versions of this casserole tonight, one for my husband and I and one for the grandkids. In theirs I substituted diced ham for the sausage and didn’t add the mushrooms. Added bacon pieces to both, mushrooms and garlic and yellow onion and black olives along with the ham and sausage to ours, and extra cheese to both. Also used pepperoni, mozzarella, and triple cheddar and some shredded parmesan. Will definitely be making this again.Kalyn Denny—September 15, 2021 @ 8:05 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed. Sounds like you did well at making a version both groups could enjoy.
55. Kalyn Denny—September 15, 2021 @ 8:05 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed. Sounds like you did well at making a version both groups could enjoy.
56. Candace Burlison—August 2, 2021 @ 7:03 pmReplyCan’t wait to try this!! Any suggestions on what could be substituted for mushrooms? I love them but my husband isn’t a fan.Kalyn Denny—August 2, 2021 @ 7:07 pmReplyHope you enjoy! Maybe just put mushrooms on half of it!Lori—August 14, 2021 @ 3:25 pmReplyYou can substitute or add to almost anything. I added black olives, sauteed onions, & spinach.
57. Kalyn Denny—August 2, 2021 @ 7:07 pmReplyHope you enjoy! Maybe just put mushrooms on half of it!
58. Lori—August 14, 2021 @ 3:25 pmReplyYou can substitute or add to almost anything. I added black olives, sauteed onions, & spinach.
59. Nannette—April 24, 2021 @ 4:50 pmReplyThis was sooooo good! Perfect for my pizza craving!Dusty Attberberry—November 2, 2023 @ 5:21 pmReplyWhy are we removing casing from Italian sausage links when it comes without the casing cheaper?Kalyn Denny—November 4, 2023 @ 3:35 pmEveryone gets to use the ingredients they prefer and/or find available, and for me, the sausage in links is cheaper.
60. Dusty Attberberry—November 2, 2023 @ 5:21 pmReplyWhy are we removing casing from Italian sausage links when it comes without the casing cheaper?Kalyn Denny—November 4, 2023 @ 3:35 pmEveryone gets to use the ingredients they prefer and/or find available, and for me, the sausage in links is cheaper.
61. Kalyn Denny—November 4, 2023 @ 3:35 pmEveryone gets to use the ingredients they prefer and/or find available, and for me, the sausage in links is cheaper.
62. Tianna—March 20, 2021 @ 1:14 amReplyLoved this recipe! I added spinach and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan as well. So yummy.Kalyn Denny—March 20, 2021 @ 7:23 amReplySo glad you enjoyed and fun hearing how you switched it up a bit!
63. Kalyn Denny—March 20, 2021 @ 7:23 amReplySo glad you enjoyed and fun hearing how you switched it up a bit!
64. Cassidy—September 6, 2020 @ 5:41 pmReplyHad this tonight for dinner and it was delicious! Definitely will make this again for dinner.Kalyn Denny—September 6, 2020 @ 6:11 pmReplyHi Cassidy, so glad you enjoyed it!
65. Kalyn Denny—September 6, 2020 @ 6:11 pmReplyHi Cassidy, so glad you enjoyed it!
66. Kate Snelson—August 14, 2020 @ 8:58 amReplyWhat a simple yet delicious recipe. We made yesterday and enjoyed every bite!Kalyn Denny—August 14, 2020 @ 12:05 pmReplyThanks Kate! So glad you guys enjoyed it. And fun hearing from you too.
67. Kalyn Denny—August 14, 2020 @ 12:05 pmReplyThanks Kate! So glad you guys enjoyed it. And fun hearing from you too.
68. James A. Barrett—May 9, 2020 @ 1:03 pmReplyExcellent! We’ve been craving pizza for weeks but wanted to stay true to our low carb diet. This is the answer. We substituted hot Italian sausage and added jalapeños to my wife’s side. Baked it on our Traeger in an enameled cast iron skillet at 450 for 25 mins. Yummmmm …..Kalyn Denny—May 9, 2020 @ 1:05 pmReplyGlad you enjoyed! I like the idea of “baking” on the Traeger!
69. Kalyn Denny—May 9, 2020 @ 1:05 pmReplyGlad you enjoyed! I like the idea of “baking” on the Traeger!
70. Elizabeth L.—May 1, 2020 @ 6:29 amReplyI made this last night and it was INCREDIBLE! This is definitely going into the regular rotation. Thank you!!Kalyn Denny—May 1, 2020 @ 6:45 amReplyThanks Elizabeth, so glad you enjoyed it!
71. Kalyn Denny—May 1, 2020 @ 6:45 amReplyThanks Elizabeth, so glad you enjoyed it!
72. Mary Anne Endeman—March 14, 2020 @ 6:48 pmReplyThis looks so yummy and I have it in the oven now. Since I am on the Code Red lifestyle regular cheese is not allowed so I grated frozen cream cheese on it. Can’t wait to taste it!Kalyn Denny—March 14, 2020 @ 7:04 pmReplyGood idea, hope you enjoy!
73. Kalyn Denny—March 14, 2020 @ 7:04 pmReplyGood idea, hope you enjoy!
74. Bethany—January 16, 2020 @ 4:54 pmReplyThis is my carb-loving husband’s FAVORITE low-carb recipe. I make it all the time! I add green bell peppers in with the mushrooms, and it’s *chef’s kiss* PERFECT.
75. Sydney—January 13, 2020 @ 5:32 pmReplyThis was delicious. I added a partially sauteed green bell pepper and omitted the mushrooms. Turned out phenomenal! Will definitely be making this again soon.Kalyn Denny—January 13, 2020 @ 5:37 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
76. Kalyn Denny—January 13, 2020 @ 5:37 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
77. Maura—November 9, 2019 @ 8:25 amReplyI made this last night for Pizza night so I wouldn’t feel left out. Instead, there was leftover pizza! Everyone loved it! Thanks!Btw- it made a very tasty breakfast this morning too!Kalyn Denny—November 9, 2019 @ 8:27 amReplySo glad to hear you enjoyed it. I wish I had some for breakfast right now!
78. Kalyn Denny—November 9, 2019 @ 8:27 amReplySo glad to hear you enjoyed it. I wish I had some for breakfast right now!
79. Dina—October 19, 2019 @ 3:43 pmReplyI have made this so many times. It is a huge hit in our house. So yummy!Kalyn Denny—October 19, 2019 @ 4:05 pmReplySo happy to hear that! Thanks for taking time to let me know.
80. Kalyn Denny—October 19, 2019 @ 4:05 pmReplySo happy to hear that! Thanks for taking time to let me know.
81. Carrie Stenseth—October 18, 2019 @ 12:35 pmReplyTrying this tonight, it looks great. Doing it ahead with a cook time of 20 minutes so it can be warmed in the microwave when we get home. I felt I was a bit short on browned sausage in the bottom so tossed in a little riced cauliflower to fill it. Will see how that works, I did not have time to down it.. Will let you know.Kalyn Denny—October 18, 2019 @ 12:41 pmReplyI think that might work fine, but let me know how it turns out!
82. Kalyn Denny—October 18, 2019 @ 12:41 pmReplyI think that might work fine, but let me know how it turns out!
83. Jen—September 8, 2019 @ 5:30 pmReplyThis was delicious!! I added onions and garlic with the mushrooms. This is our new pizza night!Kalyn Denny—September 8, 2019 @ 6:39 pmReplySo glad you liked it! Your change sounds good to me.
84. Kalyn Denny—September 8, 2019 @ 6:39 pmReplySo glad you liked it! Your change sounds good to me.
85. Kalyn Denny—September 2, 2019 @ 11:08 amReplyThanks for sharing that. I do love that Rao’s sauce; I haven’t found a sauce that’s lower in carbs than that one!Now I just hope people asking for info will find it.
86. Dori Mozek—August 28, 2019 @ 7:08 amReplyNo garlic? Isn’t that sacrilege? 🤔😆Kalyn Denny—August 28, 2019 @ 7:20 amReplyFeel free to add garlic if you prefer.
87. Kalyn Denny—August 28, 2019 @ 7:20 amReplyFeel free to add garlic if you prefer.
88. Sarah—August 18, 2019 @ 4:43 pmReplyMade this today for dinner. Turned out so well and was very filling! It is hard to find ideas that allow me to eat keto and feed a picky hubby😉 Had a yellow tomato from my garden😋 a perfect addition. Now I am going to have to make 2 so I can add some fresh veggies😁Kalyn Denny—August 18, 2019 @ 5:20 pmReplySo glad to hear you guys enjoyed it!
89. Kalyn Denny—August 18, 2019 @ 5:20 pmReplySo glad to hear you guys enjoyed it!
90. Alex—August 2, 2019 @ 2:08 pmReplySay I don’t have an 8×11 dish, only a 13×9… Should I cook at the same temperature and just keep an eye on it? Increase the amount of ingredients? Any thoughts?Kalyn Denny—August 2, 2019 @ 3:54 pmReplyI’m guessing it will still work, probably cook a bit more quickly since the mixture will be thinner. If you had more sausage it wouldn’t hurt to increase that a little. You might want to increase the cheese too. Hope that helps; let me know how it goes.Alex—August 7, 2019 @ 10:12 amIt ended up turning out great!I did add about 25% more sausage…based on some rough math. And did closer to 2 cups of the cheese.For timing, I followed the original instructions and then moved under the broiler for a few additional minutes.Turned out delicious! Will make again and again!Kalyn Denny—August 7, 2019 @ 10:23 amReplyHappy to hear that it worked well and you enjoyed it so much!
91. Kalyn Denny—August 2, 2019 @ 3:54 pmReplyI’m guessing it will still work, probably cook a bit more quickly since the mixture will be thinner. If you had more sausage it wouldn’t hurt to increase that a little. You might want to increase the cheese too. Hope that helps; let me know how it goes.Alex—August 7, 2019 @ 10:12 amIt ended up turning out great!I did add about 25% more sausage…based on some rough math. And did closer to 2 cups of the cheese.For timing, I followed the original instructions and then moved under the broiler for a few additional minutes.Turned out delicious! Will make again and again!
92. Alex—August 7, 2019 @ 10:12 amIt ended up turning out great!I did add about 25% more sausage…based on some rough math. And did closer to 2 cups of the cheese.For timing, I followed the original instructions and then moved under the broiler for a few additional minutes.Turned out delicious! Will make again and again!
93. Kalyn Denny—August 7, 2019 @ 10:23 amReplyHappy to hear that it worked well and you enjoyed it so much!
94. Mary—June 25, 2019 @ 1:47 pmReplyI made this today, but I did it a little different. I used all the ingredients and put them in the order you did, but I’m the only one eating healthy in my family and I can’t eat all that alone. So I cooked them in the same layers using a muffin pan, and released them from the edges, let them cool and now there in the freezer except the one I ate lol. After they freeze I will package them and then I’ll have them on hand when I’m craving pizza. Hopefully they freeze well but if not I’ll know for next time. One thing I did wrong was to bake as directed, the instructions was for a whole casserole so I should have cut the cooking time down for cupcake size. The cheese on top was a little hard but that’s my fault. They were amazing and I plan on adding this to my rotation and maybe eventually making a whole one to share with the family. If you weren’t told it was healthy you would know by the taste. Thank you for the amazing recipe!!Kalyn Denny—June 25, 2019 @ 9:23 pmReplyGlad you liked it. I love how you made the individual servings; great idea. I am guessing it will freeze well although I don’t think I have frozen it.Mary—June 26, 2019 @ 7:16 amHad one for breakfast and they froze and reheated perfectly.Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2019 @ 7:24 amGood to know Mary, thanks!
95. Kalyn Denny—June 25, 2019 @ 9:23 pmReplyGlad you liked it. I love how you made the individual servings; great idea. I am guessing it will freeze well although I don’t think I have frozen it.Mary—June 26, 2019 @ 7:16 amHad one for breakfast and they froze and reheated perfectly.Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2019 @ 7:24 amGood to know Mary, thanks!
96. Mary—June 26, 2019 @ 7:16 amHad one for breakfast and they froze and reheated perfectly.
97. Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2019 @ 7:24 amGood to know Mary, thanks!
98. mary ann—May 26, 2019 @ 10:11 pmReplyThis is a wonderful idea. I have tried to make many substitute crusts. They were awful. What we want is the sausage, pepperoni, cheese, vegs, etc….This provides all the good stuff..thanks for the recipe.Kalyn Denny—May 27, 2019 @ 6:31 amReplyThanks Mary Ann, glad you like it!
99. Kalyn Denny—May 27, 2019 @ 6:31 amReplyThanks Mary Ann, glad you like it!
100. Kalyn Denny—May 21, 2019 @ 8:32 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
101. Kalyn Denny—May 20, 2019 @ 3:58 pmReplyHope you enjoy!Lynne Favreau—May 21, 2019 @ 8:22 amReplyI added a bit of onion and green pepper, and had shitake mushrooms (I could afford the carbs today) It was delicious. I look forward to trying your other recipes.
102. Lynne Favreau—May 21, 2019 @ 8:22 amReplyI added a bit of onion and green pepper, and had shitake mushrooms (I could afford the carbs today) It was delicious. I look forward to trying your other recipes.
103. Kalyn Denny—May 20, 2019 @ 3:43 pmReplyI am not 100% sure what you mean. But if you clicked on a PIN on Pinterest that had a photo of this recipe but went to the Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake I can guess what happened. When someone clicks the pin icon on my site, they get all the photos on this page that they can pin. That includes the popular posts in the sidebar, and this post is one of them. So if someone clicked on that photo and pinned, the PIN would link to the post it was on at that time, apparently the pizza chicken one. Unfortunately there’s nothing I can do about that kind of random pinning!Lynne Favreau—May 20, 2019 @ 3:50 pmReplyAh, thank you. Perhaps the person I linked from did just that. It’s all good. I repinned it, and it’s in the oven!
104. Lynne Favreau—May 20, 2019 @ 3:50 pmReplyAh, thank you. Perhaps the person I linked from did just that. It’s all good. I repinned it, and it’s in the oven!
105. Kalyn Denny—May 10, 2019 @ 7:37 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
106. robert dalzell—May 10, 2019 @ 6:02 pmReplyThis was delicious. I went from Whole 30 to low carb and this is my first “Decadent” meal since. Totally worth it. Thanks Lady <3
107. Bonnie—April 23, 2019 @ 5:41 pmReplyGreat recipe.  Even my picky husband liked it.
108. Danica—April 17, 2019 @ 3:49 pmReplyHi!I can’t wait to test this out!!Do you think it would freeze well?CheersKalyn Denny—April 17, 2019 @ 8:46 pmReplyI don’t think I’ve frozen it, but I do think it will freeze well.
109. Kalyn Denny—April 17, 2019 @ 8:46 pmReplyI don’t think I’ve frozen it, but I do think it will freeze well.
110. Alycia822—April 6, 2019 @ 8:47 amReplyWhat kind of turkey sausage did u use.Kalyn Denny—April 6, 2019 @ 9:00 amReplyI used this turkey Italian sausage which has been my favorite for years!
111. Kalyn Denny—April 6, 2019 @ 9:00 amReplyI used this turkey Italian sausage which has been my favorite for years!
112. Martha—April 4, 2019 @ 12:44 amReplyWhat do you normally serve this with?Kalyn Denny—April 4, 2019 @ 6:04 amReplyI’d serve with some kind of green salad; this Low-Carb Caesar Salad is one of my favorites.
113. Kalyn Denny—April 4, 2019 @ 6:04 amReplyI’d serve with some kind of green salad; this Low-Carb Caesar Salad is one of my favorites.
114. Jen—March 13, 2019 @ 7:11 amReplyIf I add zucchini, would I have to cook that with the mushrooms or adjust cook time or ingredients? I don’t know if it would make it watery..Kalyn Denny—March 13, 2019 @ 7:21 amReplyI can’t say for sure how it would work to add zucchini to this recipe, since I haven’t made it that way. But if you wanted to try it, I would saute the zucchini with the mushrooms, using fairly high heat to evaporate as much water as possible. Cooked zucchini does have more water than cooked mushrooms though, so I can’t say for sure if it will make the finished dish more watery. I’d love to hear what you think if you try it!
115. Kalyn Denny—March 13, 2019 @ 7:21 amReplyI can’t say for sure how it would work to add zucchini to this recipe, since I haven’t made it that way. But if you wanted to try it, I would saute the zucchini with the mushrooms, using fairly high heat to evaporate as much water as possible. Cooked zucchini does have more water than cooked mushrooms though, so I can’t say for sure if it will make the finished dish more watery. I’d love to hear what you think if you try it!
116. Sheila—March 7, 2019 @ 1:15 pmReplySounds really good, but we aren’t fans of sausage.  Could organic, grass-fed lean ground beef be used in its place?Kalyn Denny—March 7, 2019 @ 4:48 pmReplyOf course you *could* use ground beef. Whether it will be as tasty with the beef, I can’t really say because I haven’t ever made it that way. If you like ground beef on pizza, you’ll probably like it. I’d love to hear what you think if you try it.
117. Kalyn Denny—March 7, 2019 @ 4:48 pmReplyOf course you *could* use ground beef. Whether it will be as tasty with the beef, I can’t really say because I haven’t ever made it that way. If you like ground beef on pizza, you’ll probably like it. I’d love to hear what you think if you try it.
118. Holly—February 20, 2019 @ 10:27 amReplyYour recipes are enabling me to stick with my keto-low carb diet and I am being successful! Thank you! I am learning to cook again!Kalyn Denny—February 20, 2019 @ 10:36 amReplySo happy to hear that Holly!
119. Kalyn Denny—February 20, 2019 @ 10:36 amReplySo happy to hear that Holly!
120. JUNE S ZIPP—January 11, 2019 @ 11:13 pmReplyThis was good but very dry. Did I do something wrong?Kalyn Denny—January 12, 2019 @ 5:52 amReplyHard for me to say without knowing just what you did or what your definition of dry is, but you can surely not drain the tomatoes if you prefer.
121. Kalyn Denny—January 12, 2019 @ 5:52 amReplyHard for me to say without knowing just what you did or what your definition of dry is, but you can surely not drain the tomatoes if you prefer.
122. Sebrenia—January 1, 2019 @ 5:57 pmReplySo glad to see this was ordering pizza for rhe family and so wantwd something great. I found this and tried it and it was Awsome . ThanksKalyn Denny—January 1, 2019 @ 7:19 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it Sebrenia!
123. Kalyn Denny—January 1, 2019 @ 7:19 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it Sebrenia!
124. Patricia Shuford—December 28, 2018 @ 3:25 pmReplyWhy not petite diced tomatoes?Kalyn Denny—December 28, 2018 @ 5:46 pmReplyI used the chunkier diced tomatoes in this to give more structure to the recipe. I worried that the petite dice wouldn’t work the same way but you can try them.
125. Kalyn Denny—December 28, 2018 @ 5:46 pmReplyI used the chunkier diced tomatoes in this to give more structure to the recipe. I worried that the petite dice wouldn’t work the same way but you can try them.
126. Shanta—November 13, 2018 @ 1:47 pmReplyI just popped this in the oven. Can’t wait to taste it. Instead of mushrooms and olives I used fresh jalapeno peppers. Kids not a fan of mushrooms and olives but next time I’ll make it the way my husband and I want it. 😊Kalyn Denny—November 13, 2018 @ 1:56 pmReplyHope you enjoy the spicy version!Shanta—November 13, 2018 @ 2:17 pmIt was soooooo good! Definitely gonna be a regular meal in our house. Thank you!Kalyn Denny—November 13, 2018 @ 3:05 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
127. Kalyn Denny—November 13, 2018 @ 1:56 pmReplyHope you enjoy the spicy version!Shanta—November 13, 2018 @ 2:17 pmIt was soooooo good! Definitely gonna be a regular meal in our house. Thank you!
128. Shanta—November 13, 2018 @ 2:17 pmIt was soooooo good! Definitely gonna be a regular meal in our house. Thank you!
129. Kalyn Denny—November 13, 2018 @ 3:05 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
130. PMD—November 11, 2018 @ 7:41 amReplyMy husband said he would eat this every night! With 3 boys (11,11,13) I made a full 9×11 casserole and it was gone! I upped most of the ingredients to fill the dish. I also made garlic toast for them. Have your tried making this the night before and cooking the next day? Seems like a good one to get the kids to pop in the oven on our busy nights.Kalyn Denny—November 11, 2018 @ 7:49 amReplySo glad to hear it was a hit! Sounds like a challenge feeding all those boys, glad they enjoyed it. I’m sorry but I haven’t made it ahead and refrigerated, then cooked later. It seems like it would work, although I would let it come to room temperature before you bake. I’d love to hear how it goes if you try that, thanks!
131. Kalyn Denny—November 11, 2018 @ 7:49 amReplySo glad to hear it was a hit! Sounds like a challenge feeding all those boys, glad they enjoyed it. I’m sorry but I haven’t made it ahead and refrigerated, then cooked later. It seems like it would work, although I would let it come to room temperature before you bake. I’d love to hear how it goes if you try that, thanks!
132. Leslie L—October 10, 2018 @ 8:57 amReplyI used your recipe as a jumping off point for dinner last night. It was so good! My teen boy balked at a “no crust” pizza, then came back for 3 helpings! I added fresh sautéed spinach and used petite tomatoes that were well drained. I also served with cottage cheese (cold on the side) but it would have been good mixed with the tomatoes for a little more sauce. SO GOOD! I’ll add a lot more spinach next time.Kalyn Denny—October 10, 2018 @ 9:24 amReplySo glad to hear it was a hit, even with the teens! And fun hearing how you adapted the recipe!
133. Kalyn Denny—October 10, 2018 @ 9:24 amReplySo glad to hear it was a hit, even with the teens! And fun hearing how you adapted the recipe!
134. Sandy—October 8, 2018 @ 7:31 pmReplyI made this for dinner tonight and it was fabulous! I did add 2 layers of thinly sliced zucchini for a little more veg and fiber and some black olives b/c I love ’em on pizza, otherwise followed recipe exactly. Will definitely make this one again! Maybe artichoke hearts next time . . . ?Kalyn Denny—October 8, 2018 @ 7:35 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it! And I love the idea of adding some layers of zucchini; that’s brilliant!
135. Kalyn Denny—October 8, 2018 @ 7:35 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it! And I love the idea of adding some layers of zucchini; that’s brilliant!
136. Kalyn Denny—September 30, 2018 @ 1:06 pmReplyIt’s working for me (on iMac desktop). There are so many variables that affect videos and they’re hosted through another company so I’m not really able to troubleshoot. Hope it will start up for you.
137. Tina—September 15, 2018 @ 5:57 pmReplyThat was really really good!!!!Thank youKalyn Denny—September 15, 2018 @ 6:07 pmReplySo glad you liked it!
138. Kalyn Denny—September 15, 2018 @ 6:07 pmReplySo glad you liked it!
139. Stephanie—August 18, 2018 @ 10:00 amReplyQuick question regarding servings… If this was the only thing I made for dinner for two people, would you expect it to stretch two meals based on experience?Kalyn Denny—August 18, 2018 @ 10:14 amReplyI would say yes it could make two meals for two people, but obviously that will depend on who the two people are and how big of eaters they were.
140. Kalyn Denny—August 18, 2018 @ 10:14 amReplyI would say yes it could make two meals for two people, but obviously that will depend on who the two people are and how big of eaters they were.
141. Sherron—June 26, 2018 @ 12:39 pmReplyThis was so good I did not even miss the crust! Thanks!Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2018 @ 1:19 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
142. Kalyn Denny—June 26, 2018 @ 1:19 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
143. Mary—June 7, 2018 @ 3:56 pmReplyI made this 2 nights ago and my hubby said it’s a keeper! The only thing I think I’ll do is add a little bit of pizza sauce/spaghetti sauce with the tomatoes next time. It was a bit dry for our taste, but that’s just us. Love the recipe!Kalyn Denny—June 7, 2018 @ 3:59 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to adapt in any way you prefer!
144. Kalyn Denny—June 7, 2018 @ 3:59 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to adapt in any way you prefer!
145. Missy—May 14, 2018 @ 4:16 pmReplyOh boy! This looks amazing. I would also add green peppers and some black olives.Kalyn Denny—May 14, 2018 @ 6:32 pmReplyGlad you like it. I would love both those additions.
146. Kalyn Denny—May 14, 2018 @ 6:32 pmReplyGlad you like it. I would love both those additions.
147. Khristy Plagman—April 22, 2018 @ 6:03 pmReplyMy husband really liked this recipe… I’ve been trying low carb recipes now for 3 months it is hard fo find ones that the husband likes, bit you have created one.. Thank You…Kalyn Denny—April 22, 2018 @ 9:58 pmReplySo glad to hear that!
148. Kalyn Denny—April 22, 2018 @ 9:58 pmReplySo glad to hear that!
149. Kalyn Denny—April 15, 2018 @ 9:25 pmReplyPlus in every recipe I give a link to a place where you can enter the ingredients and it will calculate it for you, in addition to a suggestion to use Yummly, which calculates it (although they are not always 100% accurate.
150. Kath Withcats—March 24, 2018 @ 3:57 pmReplyThis is a great idea! Will make something similar. Did you forget to list the garlic and/or onions you used? That would be in any pizza sauce/most Italian dishes. Or are your family allergic to them? It does look nice 🙂 Garlic is essential tho 🙂 Thanks again!Kalyn Denny—March 24, 2018 @ 4:06 pmReplyThe sausage I used is really flavorful and garlicky, but you can definitely add garlic or onion!
151. Kalyn Denny—March 24, 2018 @ 4:06 pmReplyThe sausage I used is really flavorful and garlicky, but you can definitely add garlic or onion!
152. Paula @ I’m Busy Being Awesome—March 22, 2018 @ 8:40 amReplyI just want to add my praise to this fantastic recipe! I am thrilled at how well it turned out.Even my husband – a devoted pizza and carb lover – thought it was delicious. (Though admittedly, he wrapped his servings up in a tortilla. Ha!)Thanks for creating a recipe both my husband and I can enjoy together 🙂Kalyn Denny—March 22, 2018 @ 8:47 amReplySo glad to hear it worked for and pleased you both!
153. Kalyn Denny—March 22, 2018 @ 8:47 amReplySo glad to hear it worked for and pleased you both!
154. Francesca—March 4, 2018 @ 11:09 pmReplyLooks good6 days on Keto 😬 barely.  Just wondering why not petite dice tomatoes (I have those in my pantry)Kalyn Denny—March 5, 2018 @ 12:53 amReplyI used the chunkier diced tomatoes in this to give more structure to the recipe. I worried that the petite dice wouldn’t work the same way but you can try them.
155. Kalyn Denny—March 5, 2018 @ 12:53 amReplyI used the chunkier diced tomatoes in this to give more structure to the recipe. I worried that the petite dice wouldn’t work the same way but you can try them.
156. carol—March 3, 2018 @ 9:09 amReplyYOU MUST TRY THIS recipe. My go to for a LC lunch. Make a pan on Sunday divide into 5 dishes. I do use ground Italian seasoned chicken for the sausage. Heat and eat. I will also take 1 1/2 cups lettuce and dump this on top hot or cold for pizza salad.Kalyn Denny—March 3, 2018 @ 9:33 amReplyGlad you have enjoyed it!
157. Kalyn Denny—March 3, 2018 @ 9:33 amReplyGlad you have enjoyed it!
158. Wendy Wilder—February 24, 2018 @ 5:36 pmReplyVery good.Next time we are gonna add black olives and alittle more cheese.Kalyn Denny—February 24, 2018 @ 7:48 pmReplyThat sounds good to me!
159. Kalyn Denny—February 24, 2018 @ 7:48 pmReplyThat sounds good to me!
160. Erin—February 18, 2018 @ 9:16 amReplyDoes this freeze well?Kalyn Denny—February 18, 2018 @ 9:28 amReplyI haven’t frozen it before cooking as a freezer meal, but I’ve frozen leftovers, then thawed in the fridge and reheated in the microwave and that worked well.
161. Kalyn Denny—February 18, 2018 @ 9:28 amReplyI haven’t frozen it before cooking as a freezer meal, but I’ve frozen leftovers, then thawed in the fridge and reheated in the microwave and that worked well.
162. Alyson—February 10, 2018 @ 9:55 amReplyI was wondering, have you made this casserole before and put it in the freezer before you cooked it in the oven? Thanks!Kalyn Denny—February 10, 2018 @ 10:23 amReplyI haven’t done that. I’m guessing it will work, but that’s only a guess. Best to thaw overnight in the fridge and then let it come to room temperature before you cook if you try it. Let me know how it works if you do!
163. Kalyn Denny—February 10, 2018 @ 10:23 amReplyI haven’t done that. I’m guessing it will work, but that’s only a guess. Best to thaw overnight in the fridge and then let it come to room temperature before you cook if you try it. Let me know how it works if you do!
164. Kath—February 3, 2018 @ 1:55 pmReplyI find I crave this! Leftovers are so good reheated in a microwave the next day. Thanks for the great recipe!Kalyn Denny—February 3, 2018 @ 3:09 pmReplyGlad you are enjoying it!
165. Kalyn Denny—February 3, 2018 @ 3:09 pmReplyGlad you are enjoying it!
166. Debc—February 2, 2018 @ 8:05 pmReplyI made this tonight it is delicious 😍Kalyn Denny—February 2, 2018 @ 8:29 pmReplyGlad you liked it!
167. Kalyn Denny—February 2, 2018 @ 8:29 pmReplyGlad you liked it!
168. Tara—January 26, 2018 @ 10:16 pmReplyI made this tonight. I used cherry tomatoes cut in half instead of canned and it was delicious! Great idea.Kalyn Denny—January 26, 2018 @ 11:25 pmReplyI like that idea; glad you enjoyed it!
169. Kalyn Denny—January 26, 2018 @ 11:25 pmReplyI like that idea; glad you enjoyed it!
170. Sheamus McCloud—December 10, 2017 @ 7:43 pmReplyI’ve made this just like you outline and then a week later with a little modifications such as adding green chili’s and gluten free Penne Pasta. Both ways my family loved it. Love your site! Thanks for sharing.Kalyn Denny—December 11, 2017 @ 7:50 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
171. Kalyn Denny—December 11, 2017 @ 7:50 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
172. Kalyn Denny—December 7, 2017 @ 9:47 pmReplyEveryone has different preferences, but as you can see there are 127 comments which are overwhelmingly positive so most people seem to like it. Not sure how something with this much cheese could be dry? But definitely experiment to get it to your liking.Amy Lambert—April 4, 2024 @ 9:58 amReplyI hate mushrooms, so I made a few swaps. I used hot, ground Italian sausage and fire roasted tomatoes. Left out the mushrooms and used some green peppers and onions. Added in a few banana peppers. It was delicious!
173. Amy Lambert—April 4, 2024 @ 9:58 amReplyI hate mushrooms, so I made a few swaps. I used hot, ground Italian sausage and fire roasted tomatoes. Left out the mushrooms and used some green peppers and onions. Added in a few banana peppers. It was delicious!
174. Pat—November 8, 2017 @ 8:14 pmReplyI have been a keto eater for over a year now and am always looking for something new to eat.  I added a few ingredients such as black olives.  It was really good.  The only problem I had was that I really really wanted an entire loaf of warm Italian bread with lots of butter.  Why can’t bread be keto?  sad face here.Kalyn Denny—November 8, 2017 @ 9:32 pmReplyGlad you enjoyed it! I’m afraid I can’t help you with the bread though!
175. Kalyn Denny—November 8, 2017 @ 9:32 pmReplyGlad you enjoyed it! I’m afraid I can’t help you with the bread though!
176. Michele Bolton—November 6, 2017 @ 6:51 pmReplyI made this to a T and it is sooo freakin’ delicious! Thank you!!Kalyn Denny—November 6, 2017 @ 11:34 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
177. Kalyn Denny—November 6, 2017 @ 11:34 pmReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
178. Pat—November 4, 2017 @ 9:06 amReplyHow about using fresh tomatoes?  I’m not a cook so I’m not sure if I would make to make additional changes if I used fresh tomatoes.Kalyn Denny—November 4, 2017 @ 9:14 amReplyI haven’t tried it with fresh tomatoes and I wonder if it would make it watery? It might work, but I would drain the tomatoes very well and pat dry.
179. Kalyn Denny—November 4, 2017 @ 9:14 amReplyI haven’t tried it with fresh tomatoes and I wonder if it would make it watery? It might work, but I would drain the tomatoes very well and pat dry.
180. Dianna Pape—November 3, 2017 @ 1:17 pmReplyWhat can I use in place of tomatoes? I can’t have night shades. it sounds delicious.Kalyn Denny—November 3, 2017 @ 5:02 pmReplyI can’t think of anything that would make it seem like pizza that doesn’t involve tomatoes, sorry!Georgia—December 2, 2017 @ 4:45 amReplyWhat about a white pizza? Use some cottage cheese, probably about 2 cups, a beaten egg and about 2 tablespoons of sour cream mixed and spread over the meat. I haven’t tried this but I use a similar mixture for a lot of casseroles.Kalyn Denny—December 2, 2017 @ 7:23 amThat sounds good to me!Linda—January 11, 2018 @ 3:02 pmI tried it with cottage cheese, and it was good, but got kinda watery. I wonder if ricotta might work better.
181. Kalyn Denny—November 3, 2017 @ 5:02 pmReplyI can’t think of anything that would make it seem like pizza that doesn’t involve tomatoes, sorry!
182. Georgia—December 2, 2017 @ 4:45 amReplyWhat about a white pizza? Use some cottage cheese, probably about 2 cups, a beaten egg and about 2 tablespoons of sour cream mixed and spread over the meat. I haven’t tried this but I use a similar mixture for a lot of casseroles.Kalyn Denny—December 2, 2017 @ 7:23 amThat sounds good to me!Linda—January 11, 2018 @ 3:02 pmI tried it with cottage cheese, and it was good, but got kinda watery. I wonder if ricotta might work better.
183. Kalyn Denny—December 2, 2017 @ 7:23 amThat sounds good to me!
184. Linda—January 11, 2018 @ 3:02 pmI tried it with cottage cheese, and it was good, but got kinda watery. I wonder if ricotta might work better.
185. Jeannine—November 2, 2017 @ 4:51 amReplyI am slightly addicted to this, so much that I ate leftovers for breakfast.  I’ve been making this once a week.  So good!Kalyn Denny—November 2, 2017 @ 5:28 amReplySo glad you have been enjoying it!
186. Kalyn Denny—November 2, 2017 @ 5:28 amReplySo glad you have been enjoying it!
187. Angela—October 28, 2017 @ 8:08 pmReplyHello! This looks delicious. I was wondering, I’m not a huge mushrooms fan. I know, I’m probably the only one out here….what could I use in place of mushrooms??Thanks in advance.Kalyn Denny—October 28, 2017 @ 10:10 pmReplyYou can use any low-carb ingredient that goes with pizza flavors. Maybe olives or peppers, or another type of meat. Hope you enjoy.
188. Kalyn Denny—October 28, 2017 @ 10:10 pmReplyYou can use any low-carb ingredient that goes with pizza flavors. Maybe olives or peppers, or another type of meat. Hope you enjoy.
189. Melissa Mccoy—September 4, 2017 @ 11:02 pmReplyI have made this twice already. It s delicious and the whole family enjoys it. Thanks for the recipe 🙂Kalyn Denny—September 4, 2017 @ 11:06 pmReplyMy pleasure; so glad you are enjoying it!
190. Kalyn Denny—September 4, 2017 @ 11:06 pmReplyMy pleasure; so glad you are enjoying it!
191. tjn242—July 21, 2017 @ 5:43 pmReplyMade this last night and oh my was it delicious! Hubby just texted me and he is having it again for lunch. I will definitely be making this again. Hubby cooked the Sweet Turkey sausage and the mushrooms in advance. He also chopped up some onion and a red pepper to go with it and threw them in baggies. I made mine into an individual small casserole. Hubby built his on a tortilla. Baked both at the same time. Just fabulous! I did use Italian died tomatoes. Drained thoroughly in a colander, but not rinsed. Since all ingredients were already prepared and in the fridge when I got home. All I had to do was drain the tomatoes. This came together in NO TIME. We started to watch our TV show after we built our dinner and it was cooking away in the oven. Oh the smell was divine! This will for sure satisfy any pizza craving. Plus we still have leftover toppings, cheese and sausage and could make omelets!Kalyn Denny—July 21, 2017 @ 5:58 pmReplySO glad to hear you enjoyed it so much! Love the idea of using the leftovers for omelets!
192. Kalyn Denny—July 21, 2017 @ 5:58 pmReplySO glad to hear you enjoyed it so much! Love the idea of using the leftovers for omelets!
193. Gretchen—July 16, 2017 @ 10:01 pmReplyLove this recipe and so does my husband who usually doesn’t like things that are “different” from the original (like pizza!). He doesn’t eat mushrooms so I substituted sliced black olives and green peppers to make up for the bulk. It was delicious! We ate it for dinner and then both took it in our lunch the next day. My husband says this has to become a “regular” in the dinner rotation. I do have one question: why do you specify not to use petite diced tomatoes? I didn’t because I always like to try a new recipe exactly as written the first time, but I always have a few cans of those on hand and just wondered what problem it would cause to use them.Thanks so much for your site and all of your delicious recipes. They enable me to manage my weight and eat really good food at the same time!Kalyn Denny—July 16, 2017 @ 10:12 pmReplySo glad you both enjoyed it. About the tomatoes, I was concerned about the tomatoes making the finished dish watery, so I felt that larger chunks of tomato would be easier to rinse and drain, leaving big relatively dry pieces of tomato. But you could try petite dice and see what you think.Gretchen—July 17, 2017 @ 12:04 amReplyThat makes sense. I am going to try sundried tomatoes next time just to see how they work. I love them and put them on pizza as a topping frequently. But I will probably do a half and half so if it doesn’t turn out well, I will still have another delicious side to eat! AND, I am going to make the experimental side with mushrooms because I love them even if my husband doesn’t. 😉GeeAnn—September 18, 2017 @ 12:28 amReplyI did make this dish using sun-dried tomatoes and it was a winner! It made a “drier” casserole in that there wasn’t really juice in the bottom like I have experienced with the canned tomatoes (even drained). But not dry like hard to swallow. We liked it very much. Thanks so much for this recipe Kalyn! It has become a favorite that gets prepared at least every couple of weeks at our house.Kalyn Denny—September 18, 2017 @ 12:57 amReplyThanks for reporting on that; I will have to try it too!
194. Kalyn Denny—July 16, 2017 @ 10:12 pmReplySo glad you both enjoyed it. About the tomatoes, I was concerned about the tomatoes making the finished dish watery, so I felt that larger chunks of tomato would be easier to rinse and drain, leaving big relatively dry pieces of tomato. But you could try petite dice and see what you think.
195. Gretchen—July 17, 2017 @ 12:04 amReplyThat makes sense. I am going to try sundried tomatoes next time just to see how they work. I love them and put them on pizza as a topping frequently. But I will probably do a half and half so if it doesn’t turn out well, I will still have another delicious side to eat! AND, I am going to make the experimental side with mushrooms because I love them even if my husband doesn’t. 😉
196. GeeAnn—September 18, 2017 @ 12:28 amReplyI did make this dish using sun-dried tomatoes and it was a winner! It made a “drier” casserole in that there wasn’t really juice in the bottom like I have experienced with the canned tomatoes (even drained). But not dry like hard to swallow. We liked it very much. Thanks so much for this recipe Kalyn! It has become a favorite that gets prepared at least every couple of weeks at our house.
197. Kalyn Denny—September 18, 2017 @ 12:57 amReplyThanks for reporting on that; I will have to try it too!
198. Maria Nagele—June 29, 2017 @ 1:15 pmReplyHi there! Thank you for posting such wonderful recipes. We have to eat a low carb diet due to some medical needs my one year old has and time and again I find myself cooking recipes from your website!?My question is, could I use fresh tomatoes from our garden for this recipe or do they need to be canned?Kalyn Denny—June 29, 2017 @ 1:23 pmReplySo glad to hear you’re enjoying the recipes!First, I haven’t made it with fresh tomatoes, so I can’t say for sure how it will work. The biggest issue would be the water content. If you cut up the fresh tomatoes, then cook then (maybe with some dried oregano and basil) until they’re quite dry in the pan, that might work. Would love to hear how it works if you try it! I think the fresh tomato flavor would be great in this.
199. Kalyn Denny—June 29, 2017 @ 1:23 pmReplySo glad to hear you’re enjoying the recipes!First, I haven’t made it with fresh tomatoes, so I can’t say for sure how it will work. The biggest issue would be the water content. If you cut up the fresh tomatoes, then cook then (maybe with some dried oregano and basil) until they’re quite dry in the pan, that might work. Would love to hear how it works if you try it! I think the fresh tomato flavor would be great in this.
200. Christy Schulze—June 14, 2017 @ 8:25 pmReplymaking this for dinner tonight for my husband and myself…we are eating low carb…trying a low protein version of this for my kids (they have PKU)…no meat…just mushrooms, and diced veggies..and their special cheese…it sounds awesome…thank you so much…sounds wonderful…Kalyn Denny—June 14, 2017 @ 10:11 pmReplyHope everyone enjoys it!
201. Kalyn Denny—June 14, 2017 @ 10:11 pmReplyHope everyone enjoys it!
202. tanya gemcity—June 4, 2017 @ 8:55 pmReplyThis was absolutely delicious – I made it with ground beef (I don’t like sausage) but loaded it with Italian seasoning, and bought Italian Style diced tomatoes so that helped. I also added a little bit of Boboli pizza sauce for some extra flavor.As a newly-diagnosed diabetic, I’ve been CRAVING pizza and went looking for recipes when I was just ready to bake some mozz and sauce and pepperoni and eat it with a spoon. Thank you for having an alternative!Kalyn Denny—June 4, 2017 @ 9:45 pmReplyGlad you enjoyed it!
203. Kalyn Denny—June 4, 2017 @ 9:45 pmReplyGlad you enjoyed it!
204. Kalyn Denny—May 23, 2017 @ 1:09 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it! I always love hearing that!
205. Unknown—May 8, 2017 @ 12:57 amReplyCan this be made the day before, then heated up the next day for lunch?Kalyn Denny—May 8, 2017 @ 1:54 amReplyYes it can definitely be re-heated. Be sure not to overcook in the first place if you know you’ll be reheating. Hope you enjoy!
206. Kalyn Denny—May 8, 2017 @ 1:54 amReplyYes it can definitely be re-heated. Be sure not to overcook in the first place if you know you’ll be reheating. Hope you enjoy!
207. Anonymous—April 8, 2017 @ 1:22 amReplyThank you! This was sooo good!Kalyn Denny—April 8, 2017 @ 12:19 pmReplyGlad to hear you enjoyed it!
208. Kalyn Denny—April 8, 2017 @ 12:19 pmReplyGlad to hear you enjoyed it!
209. Anonymous—February 28, 2017 @ 2:45 amReplyI made this last night and added whole grain spaghetti to the bottom for an extra twist and it turned out fantastic! I do not have a place big enough for an oven, since I live in Japan, but I used my toaster oven and it cut the cooking time in half, which was even better! Great recipe! Super easy to make and I will definitely make it again. Thank you!Kalyn Denny—February 28, 2017 @ 2:46 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it, and how fun hearing from someone in Japan!
210. Kalyn Denny—February 28, 2017 @ 2:46 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it, and how fun hearing from someone in Japan!
211. Sheri Brintzenhoff—January 10, 2017 @ 9:12 pmReplyWhat about using ground sausage instead of links? Maybe adding some onion, thinking purple onion?Kalyn Denny—January 10, 2017 @ 10:06 pmReplyI squeezed the sausage out of the links to cook it, so it was ground sausage. The ground turkey Italian sausage that come in packages would also be great, and definitely add red onion too if you like.
212. Kalyn Denny—January 10, 2017 @ 10:06 pmReplyI squeezed the sausage out of the links to cook it, so it was ground sausage. The ground turkey Italian sausage that come in packages would also be great, and definitely add red onion too if you like.
213. Anonymous—January 5, 2017 @ 10:49 pmReplyHi there. I’m Sheri. Will be making this for the 2nd time tonight. We are eating low-carb and this really satisfied my craving for pizza. Now if you can just come up with something to satisfy my need for cheese enchiladas, rice and beans….Kalyn Denny—January 5, 2017 @ 11:32 pmReplyHi Sheri, so glad you enjoyed it! I do have a few mexican food casseroles if you want to do a search for casserole, but no cheese enchiladas. (Sounds so good though!)
214. Kalyn Denny—January 5, 2017 @ 11:32 pmReplyHi Sheri, so glad you enjoyed it! I do have a few mexican food casseroles if you want to do a search for casserole, but no cheese enchiladas. (Sounds so good though!)
215. Anonymous—December 15, 2016 @ 3:19 amReplyThis recipe is a life saver! I have Gestational Diabetes and was craving pizza. But was told the sauce and crust was not good for me. My favorite happens to be pepperoni with Mushrooms. I made this, and it squashed the craving. My numbers were good too! I might have to make this a few more times. My 3 year old and hubby love it too. Thank you so much for this!Kalyn Denny—December 15, 2016 @ 3:29 amReplySO glad it worked for your blood sugar and that you enjoyed it! Good luck with the pregnancy. Mu niece had gestational diabetes but now she has a beautiful baby girl; hang in there!
216. Kalyn Denny—December 15, 2016 @ 3:29 amReplySO glad it worked for your blood sugar and that you enjoyed it! Good luck with the pregnancy. Mu niece had gestational diabetes but now she has a beautiful baby girl; hang in there!
217. Cierra—October 2, 2016 @ 3:31 pmReplyDoes this recipe freeze well after being cooked?Kalyn Denny—October 2, 2016 @ 3:39 pmReplyCierra, I’ve never had any left to freeze, but I am guessing it will freeze well if it’s in a container with a tight lid.
218. Kalyn Denny—October 2, 2016 @ 3:39 pmReplyCierra, I’ve never had any left to freeze, but I am guessing it will freeze well if it’s in a container with a tight lid.
219. Alexa—September 24, 2016 @ 11:05 pmReplyKalyn, I just made this after I had a pizza craving and it was delicious! I added onions and peppers and served it with zucchini noodles. Perfect! Thank you so much!Kalyn Denny—September 24, 2016 @ 11:27 pmReplyThanks Alexa; so glad you enjoyed it!
220. Kalyn Denny—September 24, 2016 @ 11:27 pmReplyThanks Alexa; so glad you enjoyed it!
221. Ruth—August 29, 2016 @ 2:20 amReplyI am a pizza lover but had weight loss surgery nearly a year ago. Someone shared this recipe with me tonight and can’t wait to try it! Thank you!Kalyn Denny—August 29, 2016 @ 2:35 amReplyHi Ruth, hope you enjoy!
222. Kalyn Denny—August 29, 2016 @ 2:35 amReplyHi Ruth, hope you enjoy!
223. Janet Fazio—August 16, 2016 @ 3:21 amReply. I’m low carb and gluten-free. Nice to have a pizza like substitute to satisfying a craving.Kalyn Denny—August 16, 2016 @ 3:54 amReplyJanet, hope you enjoy!
224. Kalyn Denny—August 16, 2016 @ 3:54 amReplyJanet, hope you enjoy!
225. Kalyn Denny—July 30, 2016 @ 12:50 pmReplyIt was definitely more than just okay for me; hope you can adjust to your liking!
226. Mo K—July 21, 2016 @ 3:53 amReplyMade this tonight without mushrooms but with bell pepper and onion, and a mix of ground beef and chicken Italian sausage, with a few shakes of crushed red pepper and some sliced green onions to finish. Wonderful!! When we’re not feeling so carb-conscious, I would definitely serve this over corkscrew pasta. Appreciate this versatile recipe. Thanks, Kalyn!Kalyn Denny—July 21, 2016 @ 5:53 pmReplyThanks, glad you enjoyed it! I love hearing how you adapted!Shante—December 13, 2019 @ 11:10 amReplyHello! Are you able to use Colby jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese instead of  mozzarella? Thank you!Kalyn Denny—December 13, 2019 @ 1:29 pmI think that would be fine if you prefer that type of cheese!
227. Kalyn Denny—July 21, 2016 @ 5:53 pmReplyThanks, glad you enjoyed it! I love hearing how you adapted!
228. Shante—December 13, 2019 @ 11:10 amReplyHello! Are you able to use Colby jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese instead of  mozzarella? Thank you!Kalyn Denny—December 13, 2019 @ 1:29 pmI think that would be fine if you prefer that type of cheese!
229. Kalyn Denny—December 13, 2019 @ 1:29 pmI think that would be fine if you prefer that type of cheese!
230. Ashley Breanna—June 7, 2016 @ 12:46 amReplyI have this in the oven now! Used ground turkey for the base meat, thought I had turkey pepperoni but the boyfriend must have ate it all! So deconstructed cheese pizza it is 😉Kalyn Denny—June 7, 2016 @ 12:58 amReplyHope you enjoy!
231. Kalyn Denny—June 7, 2016 @ 12:58 amReplyHope you enjoy!
232. Shannon Frank—June 6, 2016 @ 1:12 amReplyJust made this tonight with a few changes and it was so good!! I used trader joes refrigerated pizza sauce instead of diced tomatoes, I did cook it down a little before adding it, and I would definitely use turkey pepperoni next time there was a little too much grease with regular pepperoni. I added onions, green peppers and black olives to the mix, and I used a mix of mozzarella and trader joes quarto formaggio mix. It definitely satisfied my craving for pizza (better than anything else I’ve tried) Thanks for such a great recipe!Kalyn Denny—June 6, 2016 @ 1:52 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
233. Kalyn Denny—June 6, 2016 @ 1:52 amReplySo glad you enjoyed it!
234. Kalyn Denny—May 16, 2016 @ 11:11 pmReplyKim so glad you enjoyed it. I don’t calculate nutritional information (too hard to do it accurately and I already spend 8-10 hours on each recipe). But if you look in the post where it says “Nutritional Information” I have two suggestions for how you can get that information if you need it.
235. Carolyn Stephen—April 3, 2016 @ 4:11 pmReplyThis is absolutely delicious, I put mine on top a lay of baby spinach.Kalyn Denny—April 3, 2016 @ 4:42 pmReplyCarolyn, that sounds good to me; so glad you enjoyed it!
236. Kalyn Denny—April 3, 2016 @ 4:42 pmReplyCarolyn, that sounds good to me; so glad you enjoyed it!
237. Kara at Fit Chick Nextdoor—March 31, 2016 @ 6:32 pmReplyCan’t wait to feature this on my Friday Five list tomorrow! 🙂Kalyn Denny—March 31, 2016 @ 6:57 pmReplyThanks Kara; glad you like it!
238. Kalyn Denny—March 31, 2016 @ 6:57 pmReplyThanks Kara; glad you like it!
239. Robin Olson—March 10, 2016 @ 7:17 pmReplyDoes this freeze well?Kalyn Denny—March 10, 2016 @ 7:31 pmReplyI haven’t frozen it but I don’t think it will freeze well, sorry.
240. Kalyn Denny—March 10, 2016 @ 7:31 pmReplyI haven’t frozen it but I don’t think it will freeze well, sorry.
241. Julia M—March 6, 2016 @ 2:00 amReplyI used hot Italian chicken sausage and added the egg mixture talked about above but used cottage cheese instead of ricotta. I am incapable of cooking anything without onions and garlic, so added those with the mushrooms. I thought it sounded quite weird, but wow, it turned out fantastic. Even hubby liked it. I watch calories and am gluten free. I was shocked when I calculated the calories how low it was. Thanks for a great recipe!Kalyn Denny—March 6, 2016 @ 4:24 amReplySo happy to hear you enjoyed it!
242. Kalyn Denny—March 6, 2016 @ 4:24 amReplySo happy to hear you enjoyed it!
243. Kalyn Denny—February 15, 2016 @ 4:02 amReplyGlad you liked it; interesting to hear how you adapted the recipe.
244. Sara—February 1, 2016 @ 7:03 pmReplyThis looks amazing! Do you think if I used a jarred tomato sauce, it would be too watery? Do the diced tomatoes help hold it together somehow?Kalyn Denny—February 1, 2016 @ 7:13 pmReplyYes, I do think sauce from a jar will be too watery unless you cook it down for quite a while to thicken it. Even then I can’t say for sure how it will work since I haven’t done it that way, but that’s why I rinsed the tomatoes.
245. Kalyn Denny—February 1, 2016 @ 7:13 pmReplyYes, I do think sauce from a jar will be too watery unless you cook it down for quite a while to thicken it. Even then I can’t say for sure how it will work since I haven’t done it that way, but that’s why I rinsed the tomatoes.
246. KT—January 23, 2016 @ 2:58 pmReplyOops, sorry for the duplicate post. Feel free to delete at will. I didn’t realize I’d submitted earlier yesterday.Kalyn Denny—January 23, 2016 @ 3:02 pmReplyNo worries; glad to hear it worked out like you wanted!
247. Kalyn Denny—January 23, 2016 @ 3:02 pmReplyNo worries; glad to hear it worked out like you wanted!
248. KT—January 23, 2016 @ 2:56 pmReplyThank you, thank you, thank you for this recipe! My family has been missing pizza. 🙂 I did make a few changes the second time I made it. I decided to make the bottom layer hold together by adding ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, and some parmesan and Italian herbs to the sausage and tomato mixture. I also added some additional veggies – green pepper, green chile, red onion and sliced tomato and added some more parmesan over the top. Yum!:)
249. Kalyn Denny—January 23, 2016 @ 1:15 amReplyKT, sounds like it might work if you want a more pizza-like dish. I considered it a casserole, so I was eating it with a fork and didn’t mind that it didn’t stick together.
250. Unknown—January 22, 2016 @ 3:30 amReplyI’m not a fan of mushrooms. Any suggestions on what I can substitute with instead? Or can I just omit them?Kalyn Denny—January 22, 2016 @ 4:01 amReplyIt would be quite thin without the mushrooms; I’d replace them with another type of vegetable that you like on pizza.
251. Kalyn Denny—January 22, 2016 @ 4:01 amReplyIt would be quite thin without the mushrooms; I’d replace them with another type of vegetable that you like on pizza.
252. Anonymous—January 20, 2016 @ 11:27 pmReplyThis is a wonderful idea that absolutely tastes GREAT! It is my husband’s favorite new low-carb recipe! I cooked the sausage with onions and bell peppers because we like that on our pizza too! I am sharing this recipe with all of my friends! Thanks so much for making pizza easy and low carb!!Kalyn Denny—January 21, 2016 @ 12:39 amReplySo glad you’re enjoying it!
253. Kalyn Denny—January 21, 2016 @ 12:39 amReplySo glad you’re enjoying it!
254. Kalyn Denny—January 12, 2016 @ 1:53 amReplyI’m not clear where you’d put the spinach? As a topping? Mixed in with the meat?
255. Shayna—January 5, 2016 @ 10:58 pmReplyThis is a delicious recipe! I think you could customize the toppings to your own family. I had turkey breakfast sausage so I used that and omitted seasoning the meat. Yummy! Next time I will double the recipe so we have extra.I found your site last year when we needed variety on South Beach. Thank you for posting your ideas. I don’t feel very creative some days so I love what you have come up with. Thank you so much.As a side note- I visit Salt Lake regularly as I have a son living there. I have tried the Red Iguana, it is delicious. I may try some of the restaurants you recommend. Thanks again!Kalyn Denny—January 5, 2016 @ 11:00 pmReplyThanks Shayna, so glad you have been enjoying the recipes ! I love, love, love The Red Iguana. Have fun visiting Salt Lake.
256. Kalyn Denny—January 5, 2016 @ 11:00 pmReplyThanks Shayna, so glad you have been enjoying the recipes ! I love, love, love The Red Iguana. Have fun visiting Salt Lake.
257. Jennica Winn—January 4, 2016 @ 8:49 pmReplyLooks delicious and this is on the menu at the Winn’s this week. 🙂Kalyn Denny—January 5, 2016 @ 12:16 amReplyHope you enjoy Jenn!
258. Kalyn Denny—January 5, 2016 @ 12:16 amReplyHope you enjoy Jenn!
259. dizzy5—January 4, 2016 @ 2:29 pmReplyWhy “rinse” canned, chopped tomatoes? What remains? Never seen that one before.Kalyn Denny—January 4, 2016 @ 2:32 pmReplyThe reason for rinsing the tomatoes is so that the finished dish doesn’t turn out watery. You can try it without rinsing if you prefer, but I thought the results were great with the rinsed tomatoes.
260. Kalyn Denny—January 4, 2016 @ 2:32 pmReplyThe reason for rinsing the tomatoes is so that the finished dish doesn’t turn out watery. You can try it without rinsing if you prefer, but I thought the results were great with the rinsed tomatoes.
261. Sommer Ritter—January 3, 2016 @ 9:28 pmReplyYum gonna try it this week!Kalyn Denny—January 3, 2016 @ 9:46 pmReplyHope you enjoy Sommer!
262. Kalyn Denny—January 3, 2016 @ 9:46 pmReplyHope you enjoy Sommer!
263. Betti Davis—January 3, 2016 @ 5:35 amReplyThis sounds amazing, can’t wait to try!!Kalyn Denny—January 3, 2016 @ 12:33 pmReplyThanks Betti, hope you enjoy!
264. Kalyn Denny—January 3, 2016 @ 12:33 pmReplyThanks Betti, hope you enjoy!
265. Alyssa H—January 2, 2016 @ 10:26 pmReplyDo you think that this could work with ground beef or turkey substituted for the sausage? I have one picky eater in the family!Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 10:38 pmReplyIt will work, but truthfully a lot of the flavor in the dish comes from the sausage so I don’t know if it will be as good that way. Maybe if you season the meat a bit more than I did?
266. Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 10:38 pmReplyIt will work, but truthfully a lot of the flavor in the dish comes from the sausage so I don’t know if it will be as good that way. Maybe if you season the meat a bit more than I did?
267. Kathy Kelley—January 2, 2016 @ 8:55 pmReplyOh, wow, this looks wonderful! I absolutely love pizza, and even as a kid wished I could have the toppings only with no crust (Mom: Don’t be wasteful, there are children starving in China!). Question, though, do the tomatoes add enough moisture like sauce does, to kind of bind everything together?Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 9:05 pmReplyIt’s really the cheese that melts down and binds it together, just enough that you can cut it into pieces. Definitely you need to eat with a fork.
268. Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 9:05 pmReplyIt’s really the cheese that melts down and binds it together, just enough that you can cut it into pieces. Definitely you need to eat with a fork.
269. Anonymous—January 2, 2016 @ 3:33 pmReplyI like to serve my family low carb meals 2 or 3 times a week, and this sounds amazing, especially since we’re crazy about pizza. Since I always put a few rings of green bell peppers & onions on my homemade pizza, I’ll put a thin layer of (diced & sautéed) green bell peppers and onions over the tomato layer, and I’ll definitely use turkey pepperoni. Thanks for this recipe, and Happy New Year to you and your family.Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 3:34 pmReplyThanks; Happy New Year to you too! Glad you like it. I think the peppers and onions sound like a nice addition.
270. Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 3:34 pmReplyThanks; Happy New Year to you too! Glad you like it. I think the peppers and onions sound like a nice addition.
271. Maria Lourdes—January 1, 2016 @ 10:53 pmReplythank you for this recipe. I try to really eat low carb these days. I will make this for next week when I go back to work after taking some time off for the holidays. Please keep posting low carb meals.Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 1:01 amReplyThanks Maria, glad you like it!
272. Kalyn Denny—January 2, 2016 @ 1:01 amReplyThanks Maria, glad you like it!
273. Amy—January 1, 2016 @ 6:44 pmReplyNice idea, I like it.Kalyn Denny—January 1, 2016 @ 6:46 pmReplyThanks Amy; hope you enjoy!Anonymous—May 30, 2017 @ 6:26 amReplyI made it, was very very tasty !!Kalyn Denny—May 30, 2017 @ 12:56 pmReplyGlad you liked it!
274. Kalyn Denny—January 1, 2016 @ 6:46 pmReplyThanks Amy; hope you enjoy!
275. Anonymous—May 30, 2017 @ 6:26 amReplyI made it, was very very tasty !!
276. Kalyn Denny—May 30, 2017 @ 12:56 pmReplyGlad you liked it!
277. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)—January 1, 2016 @ 12:46 pmReplyI think there are some kids in my family who would eat this in a heartbeat! What a fun (and low carb) way to start the new year!Kalyn Denny—January 1, 2016 @ 1:33 pmReplyThanks Lydia! I am seriously thinking about eating some of the leftovers for breakfast; it was so good!
278. Kalyn Denny—January 1, 2016 @ 1:33 pmReplyThanks Lydia! I am seriously thinking about eating some of the leftovers for breakfast; it was so good!

Notes

Drain and rinse tomatoes thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole. Sauté mushrooms until they release their moisture for best results. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. The casserole often tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to meld.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 780mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 24g
• Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: low carb pizza casserole