This keto pizza casserole is a quick and easy recipe to make in the air fryer. Ready to serve in 20 minutes, it's wonderfully flavorful. Serve it as an easy low carb dinner, or as a dip to share with friends for an easy appetizer. Gluten and egg free.
Why You're Going To Love This Keto Pizza Casserole
I just know you are going to love this deliciously cheesy pizza casserole. Low carb and keto friendly this air fryer recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and can be served as a comforting main dish or as a fun appetizer and dip.
Serve it with crudités like celery and carrot sticks or sliced bell pepper for a simple and tasty dish that is made easily in the air fryer.
What Is Pizza Without Crust?
This keto casserole recipe is all of your favorite parts of the pizza without the carbs.
- Pepperoni
- Cheese
- Black olives
- Pizza sauce
- Seasonings
This is perfect if you are following keto or a low carb diet, and it's also gluten-free.
How To Make Keto Pizza Casserole
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheeses and seasonings until blended.
- Spread the mixture in a 6-inch round baking dish or pan. Top with the low carb pizza sauce, spreading to the edges. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Top with black olives and green onion.
- Place the pan in the air-fryer basket and cook until the pepperoni is beginning to brown on the edges and the cheese on the crustless pizza is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment You Will Need
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- 6-inch Round Pan or Dish
Can You Make Keto Pizza Casserole Meat Free?
I love the flavor of the pepperoni, but if you are vegetarian, you can swap this for your favorite plant based substitution or omit it altogether for a yummy low carb casserole.
What Do You Serve With Crustless Pizza?
- Celery
- Bell peppers
- Cauliflower Breadsticks
- Low Carb Tortillas
- Low Carb Crackers
Can You Make Crustless Pizza Without An Air Fryer?
Yes! If you don't have an air fryer, you can also make this recipe in an oven. Prep the pizza casserole as per the recipe and place it in a pre-heated oven at 350F for 12 to 15 minutes.
Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
This keto pizza casserole is full of your favorite pizza flavors, but without the carbs and calories. I love how quick and easy it is to make in the air fryer and it's such a fun dish to make and serve.
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 11/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup miniature pepperoni
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
- Toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, ¼ cup of the shredded cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and onion powder. Stir until smooth and ingredients are well-blended. Spread the mixture in a 6-inch round baking dish or pan. Top with the pizza sauce, spreading to the edges. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Top with black olives and green onion.
- Place the pan in the air-fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes or until the pepperoni is beginning to brown on the edges and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving with toasted baguette slices.
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Originally Published May 14, 2020
Nice recipe!!