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    Home » Recipes » Quick Dinners

    Published: Jan 31, 2023 · Modified: Apr 2, 2023 by Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Crustless Pizza - 3 Net Carbs

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    This Crustless Pizza Recipe takes the pizza flavor you love with almost zero carbs! This easy, no crust pizza is perfect for busy work days or the ultimate meal prep.  Family dinner doesn't have to take a lot of time in the kitchen...30 minutes is all you need!

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    Contents hide
    1 Ingredients needed
    2 How to make crustless pizza
    3 Tips for the best no crust pizza
    4 Crustless pizza storage instructions
    5 Tools to make this recipe easier
    6 More keto pizza recipes
    7 Crustless Pizza Recipe - 3 Net Carbs!
    7.1 Ingredients
    7.2 Instructions
    7.3 Jennifer's tips
    7.4 Nutrition per serving

    Crustless pizza recipes have become increasingly more and more popular with the rise of the keto diet.  Let's face it, what we really like about pizza is the toppings!  I've noticed pizza chains have started introducing this type of pizza on their menu for carb conscious patrons.  That is a very smart business move since keto is not going anywhere anytime soon.

    This recipe is completely customizable with different meat and vegetables.  You can really make this no crust pizza your own.  I like to pile on the veggies for more of a supreme pizza flavor, but you could also make this a meat lovers version.

    Ingredients needed

    This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this crustless pizza recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For the printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    1 pound ground breakfast sausage - I like to use breakfast sausage because that's what I usually have on hand.  You may want to use ground Italian sausage for a more traditional pizza flavor.  If you buy Italian sausage links, you would need to remove the casings.

    1 cup jarred marinara sauce - You can use whatever jarred marinara sauce you prefer, or you could make a homemade keto marinara sauce.

    2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided - we are using 1 cup of shredded mozzarella in the base and then the other cup for the topping.

    ½ green bell pepper, sliced - feel free to use whatever vegetables you want for this crustless pizza, or none at all!  You really can have whatever toppings you like.

    4 ounces mushrooms, sliced - I like to use baby Bella mushrooms which are small brown mushrooms.  You could also use white button mushrooms.

    Turkey pepperoni, sliced - I like to use turkey pepperoni because this recipe is already so heavy.  You can use traditional sliced pepperoni if you like.

    ¼ cup sliced black olives - I love sliced black olives on any pizza, but especially this no crust pizza.

    How to make crustless pizza

    This section explains how to make this no crust pizza recipe step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 400F.  In a heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat cook and crumble the sausage. Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella and flatten the meat and cheese mixture into a single layer.

    meat and cheese in the bottom of a skillet

    Step 2 - Spoon the marinara sauce on top of the meat and cheese and spread with a spoon. layer your sliced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms. 

    adding toppings to crustless pizza

    Step 3 - Layer the pepperoni and black olives. Place in already preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and brown around the edges. Makes 4 servings.

    adding black olives to no crust pizza

    Tips for the best no crust pizza

    • For an almost zero carb pizza - omit the marinara sauce and use only meat and cheese of toppings.
    • If you do not have an oven safe skillet - If you do not have a skillet that can go from stovetop to oven, you can sauté the sausage in a skillet and then transfer it to a 9x9 casserole dish.

    Crustless pizza storage instructions

    Store: place any leftover in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

    Meal Prep: Let the crustless pizza cool completely and then transfer into 4 separate meal prep containers, divided evenly.

    Tools to make this recipe easier

    • Oven safe skillet - this is the one I use and I know it is pricey, but there are others that are much cheaper and work just as well.
    • Meat chopper - This little kitchen too is well worth the drawer space it takes up.  it really makes cooking and crumbling ground meats so much easier.
    • Meal prep containers - these containers are glass and are the perfect size for this crustless pizza meal prep.  This is a pack of 5 and they have a lifetime warranty!

    More keto pizza recipes

    • Chicken Crust Pizza
    • Keto Pizza Pockets
    • Keto Breakfast Pizza
    • Keto Pizza Casserole with Ground Beef

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    crustless pizza in a cast iron skillet

    Crustless Pizza Recipe - 3 Net Carbs!

    My Crustless Pizza takes the pizza flavor you love with a keto spin! This easy, one skillet pizza is perfect for busy work weeks or the ultimate meal prep! Family dinner doesn't have to take alot of time in the kitchen. 30 minutes is all you need to enjoy delicious pizza!
    5 from 18 votes
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    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 500
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Ground breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled or italian sausage
    • 1 Cup Jar Marinara (click here to see my favorite brand)
    • 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
    • ½ green bell pepper, sliced
    • 4 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
    • Turkey Pepperoni, sliced about 25 slices
    • ¼ cup sliced black olives
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    Instructions

    • Begin by preheating your oven to 400F.
    • In a heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat cook and crumble the sausage. Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella and flatten the meat and cheese mixture into a single layer.
    • Spoon the marinara sauce on top of the meat and cheese and spread with a spoon. layer your sliced bell peppers and sliced mushrooms. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
    • Layer the pepperoni and black olives. Place in already preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and brown around the edges. Makes 4 servings.

    Jennifer's tips

    • To meal prep this, when finished cooking, let cool.  The divide the crustless pizza into four servings and store in air tight containers in the refrigerator.  Perfect meal prep!
    • Feel free to use whatever toppings you like.  The nutrition info includes all of the toppings listed in the ingredients.
    • For an almost zero carb pizza - omit the marinara sauce and use only meat and cheese of toppings.
    • If you do not have an oven safe skillet - If you do not have a skillet that can go from stovetop to oven, you can sauté the sausage in a skillet and then transfer it to a 9x9 casserole dish.  
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 500 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 44g | Fiber: 1g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :crustless pizza recipe, keto pizza, no crust pizza, recipe for crustless pizza

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    1. Julie says

      September 20, 2023 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      Soooo easy & filling. I look for “comfort food recipes”, even when it’s 110 degrees outside. This is quick, tastes amazing & yields 4 good size servings. It’s a keeper!

      Reply
    2. Twyla Lindemann says

      January 31, 2023 at 4:48 pm

      Can I use ground beef? NOT a fan of sausage.

      Reply
    3. Carol says

      September 25, 2022 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      I just made this last night for dinner! We like this recipe. But tonight I added 1# of Italian Mild Sausage to the crust. It really added to the flavor.

      Reply
    4. Amelia says

      September 23, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. Didn't make with black olives but I did use Italian sausage. My husband loved it also. We didn't even miss the crust.

      Reply
    5. Janis says

      August 13, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made this using Italian sausage with mozzarella as the base. Added the sauce, mozzarella and fresh Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, cut up ham lunch meat, canned artichokes and black olives. Delicious!! My husband said that recipe was a keeper and told me it was the best pizza I ever made!! Thanks, Jennifer!!

      Reply
    6. Mary says

      March 30, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing. Says makes 4 servings but I would say 6. Adapted it with turkey pepperoni. Added mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and black olives. Make yours however you like it.

      Reply
    7. Brenda says

      March 20, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious, now I can have pizza with everyone else . Thank you.

      Reply
    8. Chequita says

      February 19, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious! Easy to prepare and satisfied my craving for pizza.

      Reply
    9. Melissa says

      February 13, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight. No black olives, was delicious definitely making again!

      Reply
    10. Linda Smith says

      February 07, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight for dinner... delicious with mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni!

      Reply
    11. V says

      January 28, 2022 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!!! So simple and delicious! Satisfies every craving I have for pizza! Used to order Marcos pizza bowels, but won’t have to anymore, this is soooo much better! My husband even raved about it, and it’s not easy to get him excited about a dish! Will be making this often! Thank you for this great recipe!

      Reply
    12. Trisha says

      January 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      Love this recipe! I make it a lot, though have forgotten the sauce a few times and it is still yummy! I sometimes add Canadian bacon and less pepperoni to cut some of the fat.

      Reply
    13. Kyia Hastings says

      January 17, 2022 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      Never missed the crust! Definitely a favorite!

      Reply
    14. Danette W. says

      January 17, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      I decided to try and make this tonight. It was AMAZING! I used italian sausage and chose black olives, mushrooms and spinach as my toppings (we don't care for pepperoni)
      Thank you for sharing this!

      Reply
    15. Michelle says

      December 31, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious and has become one of our staples. I add this to my husbands pasta and he loves it. I add purple onions to this deliciousness!

      Reply
    16. Fran says

      December 05, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy!

      Reply
    17. Stephen Mykoliw says

      August 01, 2021 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      Hi Jenn
      I know it's pretty easy to half this recipe but maybe you can put in a way to be able to half or make it enough for just 1 serving... I know they make a drop down to change serving amnt... Just a suggestion. And also have to say love all your recipes keep up the great work

      Reply
    18. EP G says

      July 25, 2021 at 1:20 am

      Jenny, thank you so much for all the tasty recipes!!

      Reply
    19. Joan Gee says

      May 20, 2021 at 6:34 am

      Love this recipe. So easy. So convenient

      Reply
    20. Ingrid Alexander says

      May 12, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      Easy, delicious and healthy. We make this pizza at least once a month. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    21. Tess says

      April 27, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      Tastes just like a supreme pizza; so delicious. Thank you!

      Reply
    22. Aimee says

      April 15, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      This looks amazing! But, I don’t have an oven safe skillet. Can I bake it in a casserole dish?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 21, 2021 at 10:44 am

        Yep!

        Reply
    23. Arlene says

      April 11, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      Made this crustless pizza and it was so quick and so easy. All the recipes I have tried to far have been great.

      Reply
    24. Brittany Loyd says

      April 11, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      Sorry, is the nutrition info for the entire one (all 4 servings) or just per serving?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 14, 2021 at 10:49 am

        per serving

        Reply
    25. Gloria says

      April 08, 2021 at 11:40 am

      I have made this pizza a new of tes. Dicious.

      Reply
    26. Patty says

      March 13, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Looks Delicious 😋
      I will definitely be trying this!!😊

      Reply
    27. Bettyanne McGlinchey says

      January 28, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      CANNOT WAIT TO TRY THIS. EVERYTHING I HAVE MADE FROM YOUR RECIPES HAS BEEN GREAT. THANK YOU FOR BEING AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO ME . I HAVE 18 MORE LBS TO LOSE

      Reply
    28. Connie says

      December 27, 2020 at 9:52 am

      It all looks so good.

      Reply
    29. Tj says

      December 26, 2020 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      This look and sound really good I can’t wait to make this dish.

      Reply
    30. R.P. says

      December 13, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was amazing! Really took care of my craving for pizza, and so easy to make Thank you very much!

      Reply
    31. Barbara Bergeron says

      December 12, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      This looks great. My husband loves pizza, he has type 2 diabetes. My problem is, he doesn't like vegetables. The only ones he likes are green beans, lettuce, cucumber, corn, carrots and green peas. I know carrots, corn and green peas are not ok on keto. Any suggestions. He will eat olives.

      Reply
      • Charlotte says

        December 22, 2020 at 8:09 am

        My partner did not eat veggies either when we got together so I slowly introduced him to roasted potatoes then roasted potatoes and carrots then slowly added in Brussels sprouts with bacon and Parmesan and just kept adding them always with bacon crumbles. I made Cobb salads that he loves. It's tricky getting them to eat veggies. He now eats everything I make keto. He still likes his potatoes noodles and sugar though. I'm working on that. This has taken about 5 years. It won't happen overnight.

        Reply
    32. Kathy Svenson says

      December 04, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      I have made this many ways and it is simply amazing

      Reply

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