Cheesy Crust Pizza (4 Ingredients!)

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There are many ways to make flourless pizza (including Pizza Casserole, Zucchini Pizza Boatsand Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms) — one of my new favorites is this one Cheese Crust Pizza!Like any other low-carb dough, this one Flourless Pizza Crust Easy to pair with all your favorite pizza toppings. It also only requires a few common ingredients!

What is a cheese crust pizza?

Cheese Crust Pizza is a flour-free pizza crust made from cheese and topped with your favorite toppings. Sometimes people who mention cheese crust pizza think of pie crust pizza.you can in my Tomato Sauce Deep Dish Pizza Recipebut what we’re making in this post is a gluten-free crust that contains only cheese and no flour or wheat.

Flourless Pizza Crust Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best toppings for a mozzarella pizza crust, the role of each ingredient in the recipe, and substitution options. See recipe card below for measurements.

For the cheese rind:

• mozzarella cheese – Use a pre-shredded variety or shred your own low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese. Do not use fresh mozzarella cheese that is too high in moisture.
• parmesan cheese – Asiago or Romano cheese should work too. I used shredded but grated should work too.
• Egg – Use whole large eggs. Egg substitutes may not work here because they are a key component in the recipe.For eggless pizza try Keto Crustless Pizza!
• Italian seasoning – make Homemade Italian Seasoning In minutes, or get a store-bought variety.

Variation: Try substituting 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and dried oregano for Italian seasoning.

Any dried herb or spice that tastes good in a regular crust can be used here.

For the toppings:

• Tomato Pizza Sauce – This is my favorite pizza tomato sauce and it’s ready in just 2 minutes.
• mozzarella cheese – You can use fresh mozzarella or pre-shredded cheese.
• Pepperoni Slices

See the sections below for other top ideas!

How to Make Cheese Crust Pizza

This section shows how to make an egg and cheese keto pizza crust, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. See the recipe card below for full instructions.

1. mix. Add all crust ingredients to food processor And pulse until combined. (You can also try stirring in a medium bowl, but the texture won’t be as good. If you choose this option, it’s best to use grated cheese instead of shredded cheese.)
2. spread. Pour the batter into a 10-inch pizza pan Oiled or sprayed with olive oil spray. Spread out into a thin, even layer. If you want to be extra careful to prevent sticking, you can line the pan with parchment paper at the cost of it not browning.
3. bake. Place crust in oven until golden, then cool for 10 minutes.

4. optimal. Spread sauce, cheese, and pepperoni (or desired topping) over crust.
5. Bake again. Return the tomato pizza cheese crust to the oven and bake until the cheese on top is bubbly. If desired, you can place it under the broiler to brown the cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does cheese crust pizza have no carbs?

No, not all egg and cheese pizza crusts are carb-free, as they may contain white flour.This particular recipe has 4 grams net carbs Toppings included.

How many carbs are in a flourless pizza crust only?

Shell only, no toppings, has 2.3 g total carbs and 2.1 grams net carbs Per serving, this is 1/6 of the crust.

How crisp is this crust?

Considering the amount of cheese in it, this pizza is chewy and on the soft side.For a crispier crust, try my favorite Tomato Sauce Pizza instead.

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Cover leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
• Reheat: For best results, reheat in a 350°F oven until hot and crisp.
• freeze: You can freeze the unground crust for up to 3-6 months. Wrap tightly in plastic, then foil, and place in the refrigerator.

More Top Ideas from Keto Cheese Pizza Crust

• Sauce – My first choice (pictured) is Keto Pizza Sauce. You can also use pesto or Alfredo SauceYou can also use store-bought ketchup or any other sauce, but check the label to make sure they don’t have added sugar or starch.
• cheese – Mozzarella is the classic choice, but any other ketchup Also works great.
• meat – Pepperoni slices, cooked Italian sausage, chicken shredsor even ground beef.
• vegetable – Popular choices are fried mushrooms, bell pepper or sliced ​​olives.exist Keto Vegetable List. Fresh herbs, like fresh basil leaves, are also delicious (best added after the pizza is baked).

what to serve with cheese crust pizza

Serve this pizza like any other – with all your favorite sides! Try these fresh and easy dishes:

Cheesy Crust Pizza (4 Ingredients!)

Cheese Crust Pizza requires just a few simple ingredients and no flour! This flourless keto cheese pizza crust is the perfect chewy base for all your favorite toppings.

Prepare: 5 minute

Cook: 35 minute

cooldown 10 minute

All: 40 minute

Serving Size: 6 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).squirt one 10-inch pizza pan Comes with non-stick cooking spray. shelved.

2. in a food processor, mix mozzarella, parmesan, eggs and Italian seasoning. Pulse a few times until the ingredients are combined. Pour the mixture onto the pizza pan and spread out in a thin, even layer.

3. Bake in the oven about 20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. It should also be firm to the touch.

4. Let the pizza crust cool 10 minutes Before adding the toppings – this helps create a seal so it doesn’t get soggy.

5. Spread marinara sauce on crust. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.

6. Baked in the oven about 15 minutesuntil the cheese on top is bubbly.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1 slice, or 1/6 of the entire recipe

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 200

fat 12.9 grams

protein 16.6G

total carbohydrates 4.7G

net carbs 4 grams

fiber 0.7g

sugar 2 grams

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