Can’t decide between thick or thin? Are you, like me, better off crustless? This is the first low carb pizza I ever made. Loved it then, love it now. Maybe that’s because it’s a grown-up snack that makes me feel like a kid getting away with…well, eating pizza! Any. Time. Cheesy, Crispy, Crunchy, Crustless Pizza. And that’s the best way to think of it—more like an appetizer.
If you’re craving more keto pizza, check out my keto cauliflower pizza, eggplant pizza, or turkey pizza.
The Crispy, Cheesy Bits…
Are always the best part. And that’s what you’re getting here. A “crust” of lacey, golden cheese that gets crisp enough to add a thin layer of your favorite toppings. If you’ve made my parmesan crisps—it’s the same concept. Fry up some cheese in a nonstick skillet (or well-seasoned cast iron) and you can have pizza in minutes.
Since it’s thin and crispy—this is a great place to indulge in your favorite dipping sauce. Love a marinara situation? This is for you. I hear *some* people insist on a classic ranch dressing. (*Ahem* —If that’s you—I just *happen* to have an amazing keto ranch)
Crustless. Pizza. Snack. It’s a great way to make the most of snack time, your favorite toppings, or even just what you have in your fridge. So, thick or thin? Nope. Crustless. 💋👩🍳 – Linds x
Ingredient Notes
- Meltable cheese – Mozzarella cheese is the obvious choice — you can also use cheddar, pepper jack, or jack.
- Pepperoni – Or any pizza toppings you’re craving.
- Dippin’ sauce – Store-bought marinara sauce typically contains sugar, so check labels carefully. OR! Follow my recipe for a low-er carb option.
Wait a second… this recipe is only cheese and toppings?!
Why yes, that’s exactly how I make this keto crustless pizza. If that’s not the “crustless” you’re craving, check out some other options here!
About the Toppings…
Looking for more low carb crustless pizza toppings? Here are a few options for you…
- Keto vegetables like spinach, thinly sliced onions, or mushrooms.
- Different proteins such as crisped and crumbled bacon, diced ham, or even browned ground beef.
- More goodies include sliced black olives, chopped parsley, or basil, red pepper flakes, and parmesan.
How to Make Crustless Pizza
- Sprinkle cheese in an even layer in a 10″ non-stick — super important to use a non-stick or heavily seasoned cast iron.
- Add toppings.
- Cover pan with a lid, and place over medium heat. Now let that cheese bubble.
- Remove from heat and let the cheese cool and crisp in your pan. Then slice and top with fresh herbs.
Want to make crustless pizza in the oven instead?
Preheat your oven to 375 F and sprinkle your cheese in a circle in the center of a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with toppings and bake until the edges are golden — about 18 minutes.
Storing Tips
Crustless pizza is best-served fresh-out-the-pan for optimal crispiness. If you happen to have leftovers, store them in a resealable bag in the fridge. Option to re-crisp in the oven before serving.
More Pizza Recipes
Crustless Pizza
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- 2 Cups Mozzarella shredded
- Pepperoni sliced
- Italian Seasoning
- Keto Pizza Sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Sprinkle cheese (2 cups) in an even layer in a 10" nonstick skillet. Top with pepperoni (or any toppings you'd like).
- Cover with a glass lid and cook over medium heat, until the cheese melts and the bottom and edges are golden -- about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow the cheese to cool in the pan.
- Place pizza on a cutting board, slice, top with fresh herbs, and serve with your pizza sauce to dip. Enjoy!
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Lindsey's Tips
- Nutritional information is based on 1 slice, if you cut your pizza into 8 slices, and was calculated using 10 pepperoni slices:
Nutrition
This pizza is sooo delicious!
Thanks Kathleen!! I LOVE it too!
This was really good!!! It just got a little too salty for me… and I had lower sodium pepperoni ??
Hi Morgan! Glad you enjoyed! Since there isn’t any salt added to the recipe, you may prefer this if you use a different cooked meat with less salt next time? 🙂
Instead of cooking it on the stove top in a pan can you bake it in the oven? If so what temp and about how long?
Hi Jessica! Great question, don’t know why I haven’t tried it this way yet! I would test and see, try setting your oven to broil and watching very closely — check every minute or 2. Enjoy!:)
Wow, this looks amazing, and sooo easy! I always have these ingredients in my fridge, so it will be easy to create this! I plan on adding (besides pepperoni), some cheddar cheese on top of the mozzarella, sliced mushrooms, Italian seasonings, black olives…. Yum! Thank you for this (keto) inspiration!
Wow that sounds so great Ginid! Enjoy! 🙂
I actually made a plate-sized one in my microwave and it came out fine.
Yay! Thanks for trying out this recipe! 🙂 <3
I just about burned it and it is still very good. I cannot wait to make it again with out the burning. 🙂
Thanks Judy! I’m so glad you enjoyed 🙂
Like Judy mine was overcooked (the edges weren’t browning so I didn’t realize how cooked it was underneath)… but it was still good! This is so easy, I will definitely be making it again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Gretchen! Thank you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Bless you.
Thanks Kathy!! Right back at you!
I used mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Ragu pizza sauce, with a touch of garlic powder and some Italian seasoning cooked on stove top came out delicious.
Thank you!
Sounds great Christina!? I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe ?
Mine was really greasy! Should I let it cook longer?
Hi Andrea! I like to dab mine off once it’s cooled a bit to remove some of the grease ?