Keto Meat Lovers Pizza Recipe

This Keto Meat Lovers Pizza is a perfect low-carb solution for satisfying your pizza cravings. With a crust made from almond flour and cheese, it’s topped with a variety of meats and optional vegetables, making it both delicious and keto-friendly. Enjoy a slice (or two) without any guilt!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

For the Toppings:

• 1/2 cup sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced green bell pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Crust

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Melt the Cheeses:
   In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until both are fully melted and well combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, eggs, baking powder, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   Add the melted cheese mixture to the almond flour mixture and stir until it forms a dough.
5. Shape the Crust:
   Place the dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten and shape it into a round pizza crust.
6. Prick the Crust:
   Prick the crust with a fork to prevent air bubbles from forming.
7. Bake the Crust:
   Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden brown.

Assembling the Pizza

8. Cool the Crust:
   Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Add Sauce:
   Spread the sugar-free pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
10. Add Cheese:
    Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
11. Add Toppings:
    Add your toppings: bacon, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and any optional ingredients like olives, bell pepper, and red onion.
12. Bake the Pizza:
    Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
13. Broil (Optional):
    If you like your toppings crispy, you can broil the pizza for an additional 1-2 minutes, but watch it carefully to prevent burning.

Serving the Pizza

14. Serve Hot:
    Serve hot and enjoy your Keto Meat Lovers Pizza!

Freezing the Pizza

1. Cool Completely:
   Allow the pizza to cool completely after baking.
2. Wrap Securely:
   Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
3. Store in Freezer:
   Place the wrapped slices in a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
4. Reheat and Serve:
   To reheat, remove slices from the freezer and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts (Approximate, per slice)

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sodium: 600mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 6g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 20g

Please note that these nutritional values are estimates and can vary based on specific brands of ingredients used.

Serving Size

This recipe makes approximately 6 slices. Adjust the toppings and quantities to suit your personal taste and dietary preferences. Enjoy this keto-friendly pizza with a crisp salad or your favorite keto side dish!