Mac & cheese, lasagna, pot pie — all keto. Warm Up →
Friday pizza night is non-negotiable in our house. I've tried every keto crust, every shortcut, every "is this even pizza?" experiment, and these 22 recipes are the ones that stuck. Net carbs range from 0.4g to 8.8g, and most take under 30 minutes. A few don't even need a crust.
These are the base recipes I come back to. Each one handles differently, so pick based on your mood and what's in the pantry.
The fat head crust that started it all for me. Melted mozzarella mixed with almond flour, egg, and xanthan gum for a chewy, bread-like dough that crisps on the bottom. Top it however you want. This is the one I come back to.
Ground chicken, egg, mozzarella, and parmesan pressed into a crust shape and baked. No nut flours, no coconut flour, and loaded with protein. My whole family eats this without knowing the crust is chicken.
Lupin flour and almond flour dough pressed into a cast iron skillet, layered Chicago-style with cheese, pepperoni, and sauce on top. Thick, bubbly, and deeply cheesy. I make this when thin crust won't satisfy the craving.
Fat head dough rolled thin and grilled directly on the grate. The open flame chars the bottom and gives it a smoky flavor you cannot replicate in the oven. Top with brie and prosciutto for something special.
Sometimes I skip the dough entirely. These recipes prove you don't need a crust to get that pizza fix.
Sausage browned in a skillet with Italian seasoning, topped with cheese, pepperoni, and olives, then broiled until bubbly. All the best parts of pizza without any crust to fuss with. Fifteen minutes, one pan.
Pizza sauce, pepperoni, olives, and mozzarella layered in a bowl and microwaved for one minute. My kids make this themselves after school. No recipe is simpler than this one.
Blended cottage cheese as the base, layered with pizza sauce, pepperoni, bell pepper, and mushrooms, then baked until the cheese browns. High protein and no watery mess like most pizza bowls.
Egg, mozzarella, pizza sauce, and pepperoni cooked in a waffle iron. Crispy on the outside, melty inside, and done in 6 minutes. I keep the batter mixed ahead so my boys can make these on their own.
When you're feeding more than just yourself, these scale up and travel well.
Layers of cream cheese, mozzarella, marinara, and pepperoni with pull-apart rolls baked on top. Feeds 12 and comes together in 35 minutes. I bring this to potlucks and come home with an empty dish every time.
Fat head dough folded around pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella, then sealed and baked into portable pockets. I make a big batch on Sundays and the kids grab them for school lunches all week. They freeze well too.
Ground beef and pork mixed with pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and cheese, formed into meatballs. I calculated the macros per piece so tracking is easy. Air fry, bake, or cook on the stovetop.
Cream cheese, shredded cheese, and Italian seasoning pressed into a skillet, topped with marinara and pepperoni, baked until hot and gooey. Works in the air fryer or slow cooker too. The first appetizer to disappear at every gathering.
Pizza toppings belong on more than just a crust, and mornings are fair game.
Scrambled eggs loaded with pepperoni and cream cheese, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Ten minutes from pan to plate. My kids ask for this on school mornings and I make it on autopilot.
Eggs cracked right onto a fat head crust with a garlic ricotta base, crumbled bacon, and fresh basil. Feeds eight, which makes it ideal for weekend brunch when we have people over.
Once you have a crust recipe down, it's time to branch out. These topping combos are worth the extra effort.
Pesto and garlic sauce spread on fat head crust, then topped with leftover chicken, cherry tomatoes, and roasted bell pepper. I make this when I have rotisserie chicken to use up. A nice change from the usual red sauce.
Sugar-free BBQ sauce on a fat head crust with pulled pork, red onion, and mozzarella. Sweet, tangy, and smoky. The best way to repurpose leftover slow cooker pulled pork into a second meal.
Pan-fried chicken thighs topped with all the pizza fixings: garlic, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and melted mozzarella. One pan, 45 minutes, and the kids call it "pizza chicken." Not technically pizza, but it scratches the same itch.
Ground beef and pork meatloaf with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni baked right on top. All the pizza flavors packed into a protein-dense main course. I serve thick slices and nobody misses the crust.
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