Low Carb Pizza Casserole is a delicious, crustless pizza bake that delivers all the classic pizza flavors without the carbs. Made with a creamy egg and cheese base, layered with rich pizza sauce and melty mozzarella, this easy casserole is perfect for keto, low-carb, and gluten-free lifestyles. It’s customizable with your favorite non-pork pizza toppings and ideal for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This casserole gives you everything you love about pizza without the guilt of a traditional crust. It’s rich, cheesy, filling, and incredibly easy to make with minimal prep. The egg and cream cheese base creates a soft yet sturdy foundation that holds toppings beautifully. It’s naturally low carb, gluten-free, and endlessly customizable, making it perfect for families with different dietary needs.
Low Carb Pizza Casserole
Low Carb Pizza Casserole is the ultimate solution for pizza lovers following a low-carb or keto lifestyle. It captures the bold, cheesy flavors of pizza while skipping the carb-heavy crust.
Instead of dough, this recipe uses a creamy blend of eggs, cream cheese, and heavy cream to form a protein-rich base that bakes into a soft, custardy layer.
The combination of Parmesan, Asiago, Romano, and mozzarella cheeses creates deep, savory flavor and that irresistible pizza-style cheese pull.
This dish is perfect for anyone trying to reduce carbs without sacrificing comfort food. It’s hearty, satisfying, and keeps you full for hours.
One of the best things about this pizza casserole is how customizable it is. You can add vegetables, beef sausage, grilled chicken, turkey pepperoni, or keep it simple and cheesy.
It’s an excellent option for busy weeknights because it comes together quickly and bakes in under 30 minutes.
This casserole also works well for meal prep. It reheats beautifully and keeps its texture even after refrigeration.
Because there’s no crust, every bite is rich, cheesy, and flavorful—no soggy bottoms or dry edges.
It’s naturally gluten-free and easy to adapt for keto macros, making it a go-to recipe for low-carb households.
If you’re craving pizza but want to stay on track with your health goals, this Low Carb Pizza Casserole is a must-try recipe.
Servings & Time
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes + broiling
Total Time: About 45 minutes
Ingredients
Casserole Base
4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
⅓ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Cheese Layer
1 cup Asiago, Romano, Parmesan, or a combination
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Toppings
½ cup low carb pizza sauce
Optional pizza toppings (vegetables, cooked beef, grilled chicken, turkey pepperoni)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
In a food processor or using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and eggs until smooth.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and oregano; blend until fully combined.
Sprinkle the Asiago (or Romano/Parmesan) and 1 cup of mozzarella evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
Pour the egg mixture over the cheese layer.
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from oven.
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the baked base.
Add desired toppings, then sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
Broil on high for 2–4 minutes, a few inches from the heat, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips
Ingredient Substitutions
Replace heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy sensitivity
Use Italian seasoning instead of oregano for extra flavor
Make-Ahead
Assemble casserole base and bake ahead; add sauce and toppings just before serving
Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days
Serving Variations
Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal
Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat
Avoid Mistakes
Don’t over-broil or cheese may burn quickly
Let casserole rest before slicing to set properly
Low Carb Pizza Casserole
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Cheese Layer
- 1 cup Asiago Romano, Parmesan, or a combination
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Toppings
- ½ cup low carb pizza sauce
- Optional pizza toppings vegetables, cooked beef, grilled chicken, turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- In a food processor or using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and oregano; blend until fully combined.
- Sprinkle the Asiago (or Romano/Parmesan) and 1 cup of mozzarella evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from oven.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the baked base.
- Add desired toppings, then sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Broil on high for 2–4 minutes, a few inches from the heat, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
- Replace heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy sensitivity
- Use Italian seasoning instead of oregano for extra flavor
Make-Ahead
- Assemble casserole base and bake ahead; add sauce and toppings just before serving
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days
Serving Variations
- Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat
Avoid Mistakes
- Don’t over-broil or cheese may burn quickly
- Let casserole rest before slicing to set properly
