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Crustless Pizza

WRITER BYJessica
POSTEDFebruary 10, 2025
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This crustless pizza is a tasty and healthy meal that anyone can enjoy. It keeps the classic flavours but is low in carbs. It offers a variety of toppings and is easy to customise to your taste.

crustless pizza

I love discovering low-carb meals that are full of flavour, and this crustless pizza has quickly become my favourite. It's a simple way to enjoy all the best parts of pizza with minimal prep, and it's ready in just 30 minutes.

Even the picky eaters in my house love it, making it an easy and guaranteed delicious meal. Whether you're following a keto-friendly diet or just need a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe has you covered.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS CRUSTLESS PIZZA RECIPE

Here's why this crustless pizza recipe has become one of my favourite recipes and why you'll love it, too:

  • Quick and easy to make: It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights when I want something tasty without spending too much time in the kitchen.
  • Low-carb and guilt-free: I can enjoy all the flavours of pizza with low carbs, so it's a win for my low-carb days.
  • Customizable: Whether I'm craving veggies, extra cheese, or a different protein, I can easily swap out the toppings based on what I've got.
  • Family-approved: Everyone in my family enjoys this recipe! Each bite is cheesy, warm, and full of flavour.
  • Minimal clean-up: Less mess, more time to relax. With only one skillet and a baking pan, cleaning up is a breeze.

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS DELICIOUS CRUSTLESS PIZZA RECIPE

Ingredients for Crustless Pizza
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced pepperoni (or your preferred pizza toppings)
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
  • ¼ cup sliced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

HOW TO MAKE CRUSTLESS PIZZA

Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).

oven

After that, in a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper.

ground meat

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion, and stir fry for about a minute until fragrant.

onion and garlic

Add the seasoned ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.

ground breef

Once the beef is browned, stir in the pizza sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook the mixture for 4 minutes to combine the flavours.

stir fry ground beef

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

baking pan

Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.

baking pan

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top evenly, followed by my chosen toppings—sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, and red bell pepper.

pizza

Finish by evenly distributing the grated Parmesan cheese over everything.

crustless pizza

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Once cooked, remove it from the oven, cut it into slices, and serve warm. Bon appetit!

crustless pizza

TIPS FOR THE BEST NO-CRUST PIZZA

crustless pizza

Making crustless pizza is simple, but there are a few tricks to ensure it turns out as delicious as possible:

  • Layer evenly: To ensure every bite is packed with flavour, spread the ingredients evenly in the baking dish. A balanced layer of meat, cheese, and toppings will make each slice just as delicious as the next.
  • Let it rest: Once your crustless pizza comes out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes. This makes it easier to slice and helps the toppings set, ensuring every slice holds together nicely.
  • Enjoy while warm: Crustless pizza is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven while the cheese is still warm and the flavours are at their peak. Eating it warm enhances the overall taste and texture.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

If you have any crustless pizza leftovers, make sure to store them properly so they stay just as delicious for your next meal:

  • Refrigerate: Place your leftover crustless pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator within two hours of cooking. It will last for about three days in the fridge.
  • Reheat: To avoid rubbery cheese and soggy toppings, reheat your pizza in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR CRUSTLESS PIZZA

Crustless pizza is versatile and pairs well with many sides. Here are some of my favourite serving suggestions to get you started:

  • Side salad: A crisp green salad with a light dressing complements the richness of the pizza.
  • Cauliflower rice: If you're on a low-carb diet, cauliflower rice will add more texture to your meal.
  • Antipasto platter: For a Mediterranean twist, start the meal with an antipasto platter. Think black olives, cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables.
  • Garlic bread: If you're not avoiding carbs, serve crustless pizza with some warm, crispy garlic bread. It's the perfect side for soaking up any leftover sauce or cheese.

CRUSTLESS PIZZA INGREDIENTS SUBSTITUTIONS

One of the things I love most about making crustless pizza is how easy it is to play around with different ingredients and toppings. Here are some of my favourites to inspire your next pizza night:

  • Sauce options: The sauce is what ties everything together, and there are so many ways to use it. If you want to skip the traditional pizza sauce, opt for BBQ sauce, Alfredo sauce, pesto, or even buffalo sauce for some extra spiciness.
  • Meat options: Use ground turkey, ground pork, ground Italian sausage, pepperoni, or shredded beef as a substitute for ground beef.
  • Meat toppings: Turkey pepperoni, ground meat, grilled chicken, pork, you name it! Meat toppings pair beautifully with almost anything and fill you up in the best way.
  • Vegetable toppings: For those who love their veggies, the options are endless. Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and olives.
  • Cheese toppings: Is there such a thing as too much cheese? Mozzarella is a great choice for that creamy texture we all love, but cheddar, goat cheese, and even feta if you want something a little more crumbly and flavorful.
  • Other fun pizza toppings: Get creative by adding extra ingredients to enhance your crustless pizza. You can try fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, spinach, or pineapple for a unique twist. These toppings add freshness, sweetness, or a hint of spice, making each bite more flavorful.

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RECIPE

Crustless Pizza

Crustless Pizza

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

This crustless pizza is a tasty and healthy meal that anyone can enjoy. It keeps the classic flavours but is low in carbs.

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servings

4

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Ingredients

Instructions

1

Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

After that, in a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper.

After that, in a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper.
3

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion, and stir fry for about a minute until fragrant.

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion, and stir fry for about a minute until fragrant.
4

Add the seasoned ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.

Add the seasoned ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
5

Once the beef is browned, stir in the pizza sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook the mixture for 4 minutes to combine the flavours.

Once the beef is browned, stir in the pizza sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook the mixture for 4 minutes to combine the flavours.
6

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
7

Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.

Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top evenly, followed by my chosen toppings—sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, and red bell pepper.

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top evenly, followed by my chosen toppings—sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, and red bell pepper.
9

Finish by evenly distributing the grated Parmesan cheese over everything.

Finish by evenly distributing the grated Parmesan cheese over everything.
10

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

11

Once cooked, remove it from the oven, cut it into slices, and serve warm. Bon appetit!

Once cooked, remove it from the oven, cut it into slices, and serve warm. Bon appetit!
Notes
  • Layer evenly: To ensure every bite is packed with flavour, spread the ingredients evenly in the baking dish. A balanced layer of meat, cheese, and toppings will make each slice just as delicious as the next.
  • Let it rest: Once your crustless pizza comes out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes. This makes it easier to slice and helps the toppings set, ensuring every slice holds together nicely.
  • Enjoy while warm: Crustless pizza is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven while the cheese is still gooey and the flavours are at their peak. Eating it warm enhances the overall taste and texture.
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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings:4
    Serving Size:1

    Amount Per Serving:

    calories

    408kcal

    carbohydrates

    12g

    protein

    33g

    fat

    28g

    saturated fat

    14g

    polyunsaturated fat

    17g

    trans fat

    1g

    cholesterol

    134mg

    sodium

    687mg

    fiber

    2g

    sugar

    4g

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