Pizza Casserole

Another Trim Healthy Mama community favorite! Kid and husband friendly! Sure to please even the "non-THM crowd"! Everyone loves pizza! You won't even miss the crust! Don't be afraid to make this your own! This recipe can be found on page 327 of the original Trim Healthy Mama book.

Cooking Method: Oven Baking, Stove Top

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Servings: 6

Description

Another Trim Healthy Mama community favorite! Kid and husband friendly! Sure to please even the "non-THM crowd"! Everyone loves pizza! You won't even miss the crust! Don't be afraid to make this your own! This recipe can be found on page 327 of the original Trim Healthy Mama book.

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
12 oz pizza sauce (1-jar approx size, plan approved, homemade or store bought)
bell peppers (finely chopped)
onions (finely chopped)
olives (finely chopped)
4 cups mozzarella cheese (grated, more or less 4 cups)
turkey pepperoni

Instructions

1
Brown 2 lbs ground beef and drain off fat, if it is not grass-fed.
2
Spread layer of ground beef at bottom of large casserole dish.
3
Spread thin layer of no-added sugar pizza or pasta sauce over meat.
4
Add layer of finely chopped green peppers, olives, and onions (or other veggies you like with pizza).
5
Add layer of grated mozzarella cheese.
6
Add layer of pepperoni (we use turkey).
7
Add another layer of ground beef.
8
Add another very thin layer of pizza or pasta sauce.
9
Top with more grated cheese and scattered pepperoni.
10
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and toppings are crisping. You may broil at the end for a crispier topping.

Read it online: https://trimhealthymama.com/recipe/pizza-casserole/