Keto Pepperoni Pizza with Fathead Crust

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Your family will devour this low-carb, keto-friendly pepperoni pizza. It's made without cream cheese, and you can switch out the toppings for whatever you prefer. The yeast is added solely for a bread-like flavor, not as a rising agent since there is no sugar present to activate the yeast.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 12-inch pizza
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 teaspoons yeast

  • 2 tablespoons warm water

  • 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum

  • teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup no-sugar-added pizza sauce (such as Rao's)

  • 2 ounces sliced pepperoni

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix yeast into warm water in a small cup until dissolved; set aside.

  2. Place 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely melted. Stir in yeast mixture and egg until combined; it will not fully incorporate at this point.

  3. Stir in almond flour, xanthan gum, and salt. If difficult to mix, reheat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds to soften the cheese. Stir again until well incorporated. Knead dough by hand for 2 minutes.

  4. Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet and press with your fingers into a thin crust about 11 or 12 inches in diameter.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Spread pizza sauce over crust. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, then scatter pepperoni over top.

  6. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cut into six slices.

Tips

Use your favorite no-sugar-added pizza sauce or marinara sauce.

I highly recommend shredding your own mozzarella as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.

28 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259 Calories
15g Fat
8g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 660mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 606mg 47%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 284mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.