Ingredients:

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (low moisture, full fat)
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour (super-fine)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage (or ground beef), casings removed
  • 1/2 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup Sliced Pepperoni (or salami)
  • 1/2 cup Low-Carb Marinara Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (for layering)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Provolone Cheese (for the top)
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Basil (Optional Garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Lightly grease the inside of your 6-Quart slow cooker basin with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the Italian sausage and diced onion, breaking the sausage into crumbles. Drain off any excess grease thoroughly.
  3. Make the Keto Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform batter forms.
  4. Layer the Base: Press about two-thirds (2/3) of the keto base mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared slow cooker insert.
  5. Add the Filling: In a separate bowl, gently combine the cooked sausage/onion mixture, pepperoni, low-carb marinara, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
  6. Assemble the Layers: Spread the sausage/marinara mixture evenly over the almond flour base. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella evenly over the sausage layer.
  7. Add the Top Layer: Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining one-third (1/3) of the keto base mixture randomly over the top of the filling.
  8. Finish & Cook: Sprinkle the provolone and Parmesan cheeses over the top. Cover the crockpot. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until the sides are set and the centre is bubbling hot. Do not lift the lid unnecessarily.
  9. Rest and Serve: Turn the slow cooker off. Let the casserole rest, covered, for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil, if using.