Low-Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl
Low-Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl
A Cheesy, Meaty, Family-Approved Dinner (That the Kids Hopefully Won’t Steal 😉)
If you’ve been craving the full comfort of pizza without the guilt, carbs, or heavy crust, this Low-Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl is about to become your new weeknight hero.
This recipe is bubbling with melted cheese, savory sausage, pepperoni, rich marinara, and all the flavors of classic pizza — minus the carbs. Even better? It’s husband-tested and husband-approved. His exact words after one bite:
“Oh my god, Betty, this is fantastic! I’m actually hoping the kids don’t like theirs now.”
😂 Honestly? Relatable.
These mini pizza bakes are incredibly easy, budget-friendly, diabetic-friendly, and customizable for picky eaters. They also reheat beautifully, making them perfect for meal prep.
🛒 Ingredients
(For 2 pie-pan pizza bowls — like your photos)
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (or ground beef/turkey)
- 1½ cups sugar-free marinara (Rao’s or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional but sooo good)
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoni
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Totally low-carb, keto-friendly, and diabetic-conscious.
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Meat
In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned.
Drain excess fat.
Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2️⃣ Build Your Pizza Bowls
Use foil pie pans (like in your photo) or small oven-safe dishes.
Layer in each:
✔️ Spoon of marinara
✔️ Sprinkle of mozzarella
✔️ Sausage
✔️ More marinara
✔️ Pepperoni, olives, peppers — whatever you love
✔️ Top generously with mozzarella + cheddar
(There is no such thing as too much cheese here.)
3️⃣ Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes,
or until the cheese is:
✨ melted
✨ bubbly
✨ golden around the edges
The top should look exactly like your photo—beautifully browned with those little golden cheese blisters.
🍽️ Serve Warm
Eat straight from the dish with a fork, or scoop onto a plate.
The flavor? Pure comfort-food magic without the carb crash.
You’ll forget there’s no crust.
Your blood sugar won’t.
📊 Approx Nutrition (per serving)
(Varies with toppings)
- Calories: ~380–450
- Net Carbs: 4–6g
- Protein: 30–35g
- Fat: 25–30g
