Description
This Cheesy Low Carb Bowl is a flavorful, hearty dish featuring a melty mozzarella base topped with savory cooked sausage, pepperoni, olives, diced bell peppers, and a sugar-free marinara sauce. Baked to bubbly perfection and seasoned with herbs and spices, it’s perfect for a satisfying low-carb meal any time.
Ingredients
- Diced bell pepper
- Pepperoni slices
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooked ground sausage
- Salt and pepper
- Sugar-free marinara sauce
- Sliced black olives
- Garlic powder
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- Dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly oil a small ceramic or glass baking bowl.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the bottom of the baking dish to form the base.
- Spoon marinara sauce over the cheese base, leaving some cheese visible.
- Add cooked ground sausage, pepperoni slices, sliced black olives, and diced bell peppers on top.
- Optionally add more shredded cheese over the toppings.
- Season with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and for extra heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, golden around the edges, and toppings are heated through.
- Allow to cool about one minute, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Substitute ground sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Use any low-carb cheese or marinara sauce available. This dish can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, reheat in the oven for best texture. If cheese isn’t melting well, cover loosely with foil while baking. Adjust seasoning and spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American