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The Best Keto Pizza Crust
The Best Keto Pizza Crust is a low-carb dough made with mozzarella, cream cheese, almond flour, egg, and seasonings. The crust is soft and pliable after microwaving the cheeses, then shaped and baked until lightly golden. It provides a base for a range of keto-friendly toppings and sauces, allowing for customization while keeping the carbs low. This crust is practical for those following a ketogenic diet who want a cheese-based, gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza crust.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
slices
Calories:
249 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 oz cream cheese (or 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
Toppings
- cheese shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, feta etc
- Your favorite meats chicken, beef, pepperoni, turkey, etc
- Your favorite veggies Onion, Pepper, Jalapeno, olives, spinach, etc
- sauce sugar-free tomato sauce, olive oil, ranch, blue cheese, buffalo, etc, your favorite
- herbs Parmesan, Crushed Red Peppers
- Directions
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450F.
- Add mozzarella and cream cheese to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds.
- Remove from microwave and add in egg, almond flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Mix with a spoon until well incorporated.
- Transfer dough onto a large piece of parchment paper and cover with another piece of parchment paper. Flatten out dough using a rolling pin to about ¼’’ thick. Remove parchment paper and shape with hands if desired.
- Transfer pizza on the parchment paper onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven (keep the oven on) and load your pizza however you like with all of your favorite sauces, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake pizza for another 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice with pizza sauce and cheese
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
443mg
(18%)
Potassium
216mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
540IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
314mg
(31%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice with pizza sauce and cheese | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 314mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.