ITALIAN CRESCENT CASSEROLE (Low Carb)

Ingredients:

For the “Crescent” Dough:

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)

For the Casserole Filling:

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup marinara sauce (look for a low-carb option or make your own)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)