Crustless Pizza Bake

Crustless Pizza Bake

This crustless pizza bake delivers all the cheesy, savory flavors of your favorite pizza without the carbs. Perfect for low-carb or gluten-free diets, it layers seasoned meat, sauce, vegetables, and melted cheese in a single skillet or baking dish.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 2 cups pizza sauce (sugar-free if preferred)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
• ½ small onion, sliced
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook meat: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add flavor: Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Layer base: Spread cooked meat evenly in a lightly greased baking dish. Pour pizza sauce over the top.
5. Add toppings: Layer sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, or any pizza toppings you like.
6. Cheese it up: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
7. Bake: Place in the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing into portions.