Easy Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage (or ground beef/turkey for leaner option)

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup sliced pepperoni

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup sliced bell peppers or mushrooms (optional)

• Crust (easy version):

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 4 large eggs

• 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

• Preheat Oven

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Cook Meat

• In a large skillet, cook sausage (or beef) with onions and garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.

• Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and 1 cup sliced pepperoni. Simmer 5–10 minutes.

• Make Easy Crust

• In a bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan, baking powder, eggs, and melted butter.

• Press evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.

• Assemble Casserole

• Pour meat sauce over crust.

• Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.

• Add optional toppings: bell peppers, mushrooms, or extra pepperoni.

• Bake

• Bake 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Serve

• Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.