Ingredients
2 cups super fine almond flour
2 cups shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese (8 oz for crust)
2 oz full fat cream cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low carb marinara sauce (sugar free)
1.5 cups shredded low moisture mozzarella (6 oz for toppings)
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/2 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage
1/4 cup diced green or red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds until melted and gooey; stir until uniform.
3. Add almond flour, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt to the cheese mixture; mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
4. Transfer dough to prepared parchment paper; place another piece on top and roll into a 12-14 inch circle or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Remove top parchment; prick crust with a fork. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and firm. Remove from oven and set aside.
6. While crust bakes, cook Italian sausage if needed (brown in skillet, drain). Dice bell peppers, slice onions, mushrooms, and olives.
7. Spread low carb marinara sauce evenly over pre-baked crust, leaving a small border.
8. Sprinkle half of the remaining mozzarella over sauce. Arrange pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives evenly over cheese.
9. Top with remaining mozzarella. Return pizza to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and crust edges are golden brown.
10. Let pizza rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use super fine almond flour for best texture. Pre-cook high moisture vegetables like mushrooms and onions to avoid a soggy crust. Always use low moisture mozzarella. Let pizza rest before slicing for cleaner cuts. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to 3-4 days; reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Ketogenic, Low Carbohydrate, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
