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Fathead Pizza

The famous low-carb pizza with a chewy, crispy mozzarella-based crust.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Servings 8
Calories 295

Nutrition per Serving

3g Net Carbs
15g Protein
24g Fat
295 Calories

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella for topping
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Your favorite keto toppings

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2 Microwave mozzarella and cream cheese for 1 minute. Stir and microwave 30 more seconds.
  3. 3 Mix in almond flour, egg, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until a dough forms.
  4. 4 Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a circle.
  5. 5 Remove top parchment and transfer to a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  7. 7 Remove from oven and add marinara sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  8. 8 Bake for another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. 9 Let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Work the dough while it's still warm - it becomes harder to handle when cool
  • Poke holes in the crust before baking to prevent bubbles
  • Par-bake the crust and freeze for quick future pizzas
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