Stuffed Pizza Bowls: Cheesy, Bite-Sized Pizza Casserole Recipe

What’s to Love

• A low-carb pizza bowl lets you satisfy pizza cravings without ordering in or making dough.
• The whole family can customize their own bowls with favorite toppings for a fun meal.
• Pizza in a bowl is a quick, easy option for lunch or dinner.
• These bowls are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly when you choose the right ingredients.
• A lighter alternative to traditional pizza, they save calories and carbs while keeping big flavor.

Ingredients

• Italian sausage meat — you can remove casings from sausages yourself. Choose gluten-free sausage if needed; spicy or mild both work.
• Mushrooms — any variety you like, sliced.
• Pizza sauce — marinara or tomato sauce works. Pick a no-added-sugar sauce for keto-friendly bowls.
• Salami — use gluten-free salami if required.
• Mozzarella cheese — shredded mozzarella gives that classic pizza texture and flavor.

See the recipe card below for exact quantities.

Instructions

1. Brown the sausage and mushrooms together in a skillet.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Divide 1/4 cup of pizza sauce into each of four oven-safe bowls.
4. Distribute the cooked sausage and mushrooms evenly among the bowls.
5. Top each bowl with 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella.
6. Spoon the remaining sauce over the cheese.
7. Arrange salami slices on top of the sauce.
8. Finish with the remaining cheese and bake until the cheese has melted and is just starting to brown, about 10 minutes.

Variations

Like a classic pizza, these bowls are easy to personalize. Try swapping or adding:

• Ham and pineapple for a Hawaiian-style bowl.
• Chopped green pepper for color and crunch.
• Fresh Italian herbs such as basil or oregano.
• Bacon, prosciutto, or additional pepperoni.
• Pitted black olives.
• Banana peppers or jalapeños for heat.

Tips

• Use oven-safe bowls or ramekins for individual servings. Alternatively, assemble the full recipe in a casserole dish for larger portions.
• Place bowls on a rimmed baking sheet to catch bubbling sauce and make handling easier.
• To speed things up, you can cook in a microwave-safe bowl for about 5 minutes, though oven baking gives better browning.
• Make ahead: assemble the bowls, cover, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
• Be careful when removing bowls from the oven — both the bowl and contents will be very hot.

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