Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onions 2 garlic cloves
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup marinara sauce (recommended: Rao’s)
2 oz cream cheese
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup heavy cream 2 cups mozzarella cheese
12 slices pepperoni (uncured, nitrate-free)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and cook until translucent.
3. Stir in garlic, then add ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until beef is browned.
4. Mix in cream cheese and marinara until melted.
5. In a bowl, combine eggs, ½ cup mozzarella, and heavy cream.
6. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking oil; add beef mixture, drizzle egg mixture, top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese bubbles and browns. Cool before serving.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 25 minutes, Total Time: 40 minutes, Servings: 6, Calories: 449, Net Carbs: 4g, Fats: 34g, Protein: 30g