- Topping layer
- 1/2 lb Italian Sausage
- 32 slices Pepperoni
- 3/4 of Whole Green Bell Pepper
- 1/4 cup Onion
- 1 cup Rao’s Tomato Basil Sauce
- 8 oz Cream Cheese; softened
- 1/2 cup Ricotta
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp Basil
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella; shredded
- 4 tbsp Bacon; crumbled
- Preheat oven to 375
- Brown sausage in a skillet
- While sausage is browning, mix softened cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan and seasoning in a large bowl, set aside
- Dice onion and pepper and add to cooked sausage
- Slice pepperoni in strips and add to a pan with sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes
- Add 1/2 cup sauce to meat and veggie pan and let simmer for 5 minutes
- Spread creamy cheese layer on the bottom of the pan ( I used round but 8×8 would work too)
- Carefully spoon meat and veggie layer on top of creamy cheese layer
- Add 1/2 cup of sauce to the top of the dish
- Top with mozzarella and crumbled bacon
- Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese begins to brown
- Enjoy with a fork, fresh veggies or low carb breadsticks
Thanks to Hey Keto Mama