A delicious and hearty Keto Zucchini and Sausage Casserole, perfect for a low-carb dinner. This casserole combines savory Italian sausage, fresh zucchini, and melted cheeses baked to golden perfection.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
Vegetables
2 medium zucchinis, sliced
1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Meat
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
Dairy
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
Others
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Cook sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Sauté vegetables: Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers to the skillet with the sausage. Cook until the peppers are tender and fragrant.
Mix casserole ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture with sliced zucchini, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray. Transfer the casserole mixture evenly into the dish.
Add cheese toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
Bake casserole: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow the casserole to set.
Notes
You can use either mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your heat preference.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the casserole will be less rich.
Feel free to add other low-carb vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for more variety.
Make sure to slice zucchinis evenly to ensure even cooking.
If you prefer, you can prepare this dish a day ahead and refrigerate before baking.
