This one starts backward from what you would expect, with cheese first, then sauce. Keto crustless pizza gets its structure from a golden, baked cheese bottom instead of any kind of dough.
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I mix and match toppings depending on my mood, classic pepperoni and mushroom some nights, chicken, spinach, and olives for a more Mediterranean direction other nights.
Use parchment paper, not wax, to line the pan, and only use cooked meats as toppings since this does not spend long enough in the oven to cook raw meat through.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Crustless Pizza
Raw meat toppings are the mistake to avoid here. This does not spend nearly enough time in the oven to cook raw meat through, so stick to already-cooked options, crumbled bacon, pepperoni, cooked sausage, or grilled chicken. The same goes for onions and mushrooms, sautee them in a skillet for a few minutes first, since the oven time here is too short to cook them from raw.
Less is genuinely more with toppings. The cheesy bottom will not hold up under a heavy pile, so a thin layer of sauce and a modest amount of toppings work best. Use good quality whole milk mozzarella too, shredded yourself if you can manage it. Some pre-shredded pizza blend cheeses are oily enough that the oil separates out and leaves a real mess.
Store-bought keto pizza sauce sometimes contains carrots, added for bulk and a bit of sweetness to make up for the missing sugar. Making your own sauce skips that entirely and keeps the carb count lower.
This freezes well too. Wrap it tightly in plastic and then in a zipper freezer bag, and it holds up for up to three months.
What You’ll Love About Crustless Pizza
- Freezes well, so it’s easy to have a batch ready to go.
- No dough at all, just a golden, cheesy bottom holding everything together.
- Endlessly customizable, mix and match toppings depending on what you’re craving.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese – Good quality, whole milk. Shred it yourself if you can, pre-shredded blends can separate and turn oily.
- Pizza sauce – Homemade keeps the carb count lower than most store-bought jars, which sometimes bulk up with carrots.
- Pepperoni – Or any cooked meat topping you like, bacon, cooked sausage, or grilled chicken.
- Toppings of choice – Pre-cook any raw vegetables like onion or mushroom in a skillet first.
How to Make Crustless Pizza
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Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the mozzarella out in a thin, even layer, with most of the shreds touching and no big gaps.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 5 to 7 minutes, until melted but not bubbling or browning around the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top with a thin layer of pizza sauce and your favorite cooked toppings.
Return to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown around the edges. Let cool for several minutes before slicing. Sliding the parchment onto a cutting board helps it cool faster.
Make It A Meal
If you love this format, Chaffle Pizzas is another good crust-free pizza option. For more Italian-style dinners, Sausage Parmigiana or Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast are both worth adding to the rotation.
Storage
This freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then in a zipper-top freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and warm in the microwave for a few seconds, or reheat in the oven until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe runs about 2 net carbs per serving with pepperoni. The actual count will vary based on the sauce and toppings you choose. The number in the recipe card below will recalculate once this post is republished, so use it as an estimate until then.
No, this doesn’t spend enough time in the oven to cook raw meat through. Stick to already-cooked options like bacon, pepperoni, cooked sausage, or grilled chicken.
The cheesy base can’t support a heavy load of toppings and sauce. Keep the sauce layer thin and go easy on toppings for the best results.
Yes, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then a freezer bag, and it keeps well for up to 3 months.
Add Preferred SourceKeto Crustless Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the mozzarella out in a thin layer. You want the layer to be thin but with most of the cheese touching – so no gaps between the cheese shreds.
- Bake the cheesy bottom in a pre-heated 350-F oven for about 5-7 minutes or until it is melted but not bubbling or turning brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Top with a thin layer of sauce and your favorite toppings.
- Return to the oven and bake 8-10 minutes or until it is golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool for several minutes – you can carefully slide the parchment paper to a cutting board to cool faster – then cut and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Use only cooked meat toppings. This doesn’t spend enough time in the oven to cook raw meat through.
- Pre-cook onions and mushrooms in a skillet before adding them as toppings, for the same reason.
- Keep the sauce and toppings light. The cheesy bottom can’t support a heavy load.
- Please note: The nutrition count for this recipe is just an estimate. Actual numbers will depend on the kind of sauce you use, and your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
I’ve never made crustless pizza until now! These were actually really delicious and didn’t miss the breading at all.
Fabulous! I’m so glad you tried it and yup, I don’t miss the crust either!
love how easy this is! love pizza
This pizza is such a treat! I love the mozzarella crust! So delicious!
I do love pizza but tend to avoid it on keto. Loving the idea of a cheesy crustless pizza – sounds so good!
I’ve never tried a Crustless Pizza but this looks so good! I love that it’s Keto-friendly!