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This crispy crustless pizza is ready fast and is very easy to make. It's the perfect low-carb snack!

But it's not just a snack - you can also pair it with vegetables for lunch or even a light dinner.

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I have quite a few pizza recipes in my repertoire, including keto breakfast pizza, cauliflower pizza, and chicken crust pizza.

This one is the easiest, by far. As it turns out, one can pan-fry pizza! You simply add cheese and toppings to your nonstick skillet and cook, slowly and patiently, until the cheese crisps up. Then you cut the pizza into wedges.

This skillet pizza is wonderfully crispy and so very tasty! It's the easiest low-carb pizza recipe I have in my repertoire, and I love that it's ready so fast. If you like crispy thin-crust pizza, I think you are going to love this recipe.

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Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this crustless pizza. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Shredded cheese: I usually use an Italian cheese mix. Mozzarella works too, as does provolone.
  • Spices: I use garlic powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. If you'd like, you can use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
  • Toppings: I like to use red onion, sliced olives, and pepperoni. You can use your favorite pizza toppings but use them sparingly so as not to overload the thin crust.

Variations

You can definitely vary the cheese and toppings. Today I used a shredded Italian cheese blend, but I often use mozzarella. Provolone is also very good.

For the toppings, I like to use pepperoni, red onions, and black olives. Other good toppings include sliced roasted peppers, sauteed mushrooms, green olives, and cooked crumbled sausage.

Just don't add too many toppings. If you do, the ultra-thin crust will have a hard time supporting them.

Crustless Pizza Instructions

Making this pizza is so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

  • Evenly sprinkle the cheese in a 10-inch nonstick skillet in a thin layer. Place on a burner and heat over medium heat. (Photos 1-2).
  • When the cheese starts to melt, sprinkle it with garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Then top it with onions, olives, and pepperoni. (Photo 3).
  • Continue cooking the pizza over medium heat until the bottom and edges are browned, 8-10 minutes. (Photo 4).
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Allow the pizza to crisp up a bit, about 30 seconds, then use a spatula and carefully slide it onto a cutting board. (Photo 5).
  • Immediately cut the pizza into 6 wedges and serve. (Photo 6).
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Expert Tip

As soon as the pizza is on the cutting board, cut it. Don’t wait. The pizza will continue to crisp as it cools, so if you wait too long it will be brittle and impossible to cut.

Recipe FAQs

What type of skillet should I use?

I like to use a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Many skillet pizza recipes use a cast-iron skillet, but those typically have a doughy base. Since we're using shredded cheese as our base, I think it's best to use a nonstick skillet.

How many carbs are in a crustless pizza?

This would depend on the recipe and especially on the toppings you use. This recipe has 3 grams of carbs per serving.

I prefer a chewy pizza. What do you suggest?

This pizza is definitely crispy. If you like your pizza chewy, I suggest you try this coconut flour pizza or this meat crust pizza. Chicken crust pizza is another good option.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this pizza on its own as a tasty snack. That's how I usually serve it. But sometimes (when my family begs me to...) I make it into a full dinner by serving a simple green salad (such as this arugula salad) on the side. This tomato salad is another tasty option for a side dish.

Storing Leftovers

This is one of those recipes that you can't really keep. It's best enjoyed freshly made. So I suggest you only make as much as you anticipate eating right away. It's so good, I don't think you'll have any trouble polishing it all off! 😀

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Crispy Crustless Pizza

This wonderfully crispy crustless pizza is ready fast and is very easy to make. It's a great low-carb snack!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shredded Italian cheese mix (3 oz)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes

Toppings:

  • 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olives sliced
  • 1 oz pepperoni thin slices

Instructions

  • Evenly sprinkle the cheese in a 10-inch nonstick skillet in a thin layer.

  • Place the skillet on the burner and heat the cheese over medium heat.

  • When the cheese starts to melt, sprinkle it with garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Top it with the onions, olives, and pepperoni.

  • Continue cooking the pizza over medium heat until the bottom and edges are browned. Total cooking time will depend on your stove and should be about 8-10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low if needed.

  • Remove the skillet from the heat. At this point, the pizza will be too soft for you to lift it up from the skillet. Allow it to crisp up a bit, about 30 seconds, then use a spatula and carefully slide it onto a cutting board.

  • Immediately cut the pizza into 6 wedges. Don’t wait – the pizza will continue to crisp as it cools, so if you wait too long it will be impossible to cut.

  • Briefly place the pizza wedges on paper towels to soak up extra grease, then serve.

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Notes

As soon as the pizza is on the cutting board, cut it. Don’t wait. The pizza will continue to crisp as it cools, so if you wait too long it will be brittle and impossible to cut.

For the toppings, I like to use pepperoni, red onions, and black olives. You can use what you like. Just don't add too many toppings. If you do, the ultra-thin cheese crust will have a hard time supporting them.

This is one of those recipes that you can't really keep. It's best enjoyed freshly made. So I suggest you only make as much as you anticipate eating right away.

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Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 3slices | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 637mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g

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Crustless Pizza Recipe - Healthy Recipes Blog (19) Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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FAQs

Is pizza low-carb? ›

Eating pizza on a low-carb diet is entirely possible—you just have to be mindful of the nutritional value of its base components (crust, sauce, cheese, toppings). By limiting the amount of carbs ingredient by ingredient, you can assemble a low-carb pizza you're going to love.

Why is my cauliflower pizza crust soggy? ›

Next, when I tried making the crusts from scratch, pulsing cauliflower florets in the food processor and then steaming them for a few minutes until tender, I learned another crucial step: squeezing the cauliflower in a kitchen towel to get rid of as much liquid as possible. That helps avoid sogginess.

What is crustless pizza made of? ›

What is crustless pizza? Simply put, a pizza made without the crust. Instead of pizza crust ground pork or sausage is cooked and layered on the bottom of a skillet. This serves the base of our pizza while your favorite toppings are added on and shredded mozzarella cheese is melted into the toppings and sausage base.

How many carbs are in a crustless pizza? ›

Keto Crustless Pizza (1 slices) contains 6.4g total carbs, 5.4g net carbs, 40.9g fat, 29.9g protein, and 511 calories.

Is it healthier to eat pizza without the crust? ›

Originally Answered: Is pizza healthy meal if I just eat the toppings & cheese and throw out the crust? No, it is not. It is lower in calories—and if one is allergic to Glutons, pretty necessary to not eat the crust. But the meats are processed, and full of fat and additives, the cheese is also pretty heavy duty fat.

What kind of pizza is good for a low carb diet? ›

Depending on your dietary needs, the healthiest pizza crust is low-carb—using ingredients like almond flour, cauliflower, or chicken to avoid carbohydrate-rich crust. Why is low-carb crust healthier? Pizza crust alternatives like cauliflower offer lower calories, carbs, and sodium.

What is the healthiest pizza crust? ›

Both the cauliflower crust and the whole-wheat crust offer fiber and protein, which play a key role in weight loss by helping to keep you feeling full and satisfied after a meal. But if you're not trying to cut carbs and are looking for that traditional pizza pie flavor, the whole-wheat crust is what you want.

Why does cauliflower pizza hurt my stomach? ›

Cauliflower provides essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients, but it can also cause stomachaches or abdominal cramps. The culprit behind the stomachaches is cauliflower's fiber content, which becomes most troublesome when you increase your fiber intake too rapidly without giving your body time to adjust.

Is cauliflower crust healthier than regular pizza crust? ›

If you are trying to avoid the effects of gluten and feel better in a healthy way while still enjoying pizza, cauliflower crust is a great option. Cauliflower crust has fewer calories than traditional crust. It also has also fewer carbohydrates for those trying to reduce carbs in their diet.

What is the most unhealthy ingredient in pizza? ›

​The worst offender in pizza could sometimes be the dough or crust. Refrigerated pizza crust, for instance, often contains hydrogenated oils as well as artificial additives.

What is Lou Malnati's crustless pizza? ›

The “crustless” pizza is made from our lean sausage as the base, and then topped with our fresh mozzarella cheese and zesty tomato sauce. Of course you can customize it to your taste by adding any of Lou's other fresh ingredients. Just because you can't eat the crust, doesn't mean you can't get a great pie from Lou's!

What pizza chain has crustless pizza? ›

Pizza chain Papa Johns has made waves online by introducing a new menu item: the crustless pizza bowl. Priced at $8, they're much like burrito bowls from Chipotle -- featuring all the toppings you'd normally order on your pizza, but in a bowl.

Can diabetics eat crustless pizza? ›

The short answer to this question is yes, people with diabetes can enjoy all types of pizza. However, it's a good idea for all people, not just those with diabetes, to limit their intake of pizza.

How many slices of pizza can a diabetic eat? ›

Portion control is a must when trying to eat a healthier diet. If you're eating pizza, it's best only to eat one slice. This will ensure that you keep your sodium intake under control and prevent you from overeating. If you're having trouble sticking to your diet, there are other measures that you can take.

Is popcorn keto friendly? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

Is pizza good or bad carbs? ›

Bad or simple carbs are the comfort foods we often crave: pasta, fries, pizza, white bread, and sugary treats. Choosing good carbs instead can improve your health, mood, and waistline. By Lawrence Robinson and Jeanne Segal, Ph. D.

Is pizza good carbs or bad carbs? ›

Examples of bad carbs include: White bread. Pizza dough. Pastries.

Which is lower carb pizza or pasta? ›

One slice of cheese pizza has fewer carbs than one cup of cooked spaghetti – 36 grams in a typical cheese pizza versus 43 grams in one cup of pasta. However, pizza has more calories than pasta, 285 in a slice of pizza versus 220 in a cup of cooked pasta.

Can I eat 1 slice of pizza on keto? ›

Thin crust pizza generally has fewer carbs than a traditional crust. A typical thin crust pizza has around 20g of carbs per slice. If you're on the IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) type of keto, then you may be able to enjoy a slice of thin crust pizza on occasion.

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