There are so many ways to make flour-free pizza (including pizza casserole, zucchini pizza boats, and pizza stuffed mushrooms) — and one of my new favorites is this cheese crust pizza! Like any other low carb dough, this flourless pizza crust is easy to top with all your favorite pizza fixings. It only takes a few common ingredients, too!
What Is Cheese Crust Pizza?
Cheese crust pizza is a flourless pizza crust made of cheese and finished with your favorite toppings. Sometimes, people referring to cheese crust pizza are thinking of a stuffed crust pizza. You can make a version like that in my keto deep dish pizza recipe, but the one we’re making in this post is a gluten-free crust that only contains cheese and no flour or wheat whatsoever.
Flourless Pizza Crust Ingredients
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for mozzarella cheese pizza crust, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
For The Cheese Crust:
Mozzarella Cheese – Use a pre-shredded variety or shred low-moisture part-skim mozzarella yourself. Don’t use fresh mozzarella, which is too high in moisture.Parmesan Cheese – Asiago or romano cheese should also work. I used shredded, but grated should also work.Eggs – Use whole, large eggs. Egg substitutes probably won’t work here, as they make up a key component in the recipe. For an egg-free pizza option, try keto crustless pizza!Italian Seasoning – Make homemade Italian seasoning in minutes, or get a store-bought variety.
For The Toppings:
Keto Pizza Sauce – This is my favorite tomato sauce for pizza and takes just 2 minutes to prep.Mozzarella Cheese – You can use fresh mozzarella or pre-shredded cheese.Pepperoni Slices
See the section below for other topping ideas! Any dried herbs or spices that taste good in a regular crust would work here.
How To Make Cheese Crust Pizza
This section shows how to make egg and cheese keto pizza crust, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Is Cheese Crust Pizza No Carb?
No, not all egg cheese pizza crusts are no carb, as they can contain white flour. This particular recipe has 4 grams net carbs including the toppings.
How Many Carbs In The Flourless Pizza Crust Alone?
The crust alone, without toppings, has 2.3 grams total carbs and 2.1 grams net carbs per serving, which is 1/6 of the crust.
How Crispy Will This Crust Be?
This pizza is chewy and on the softer side, given the amount of cheese in it. For a crisper crust, try my most popular keto pizza instead.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-5 days.Reheat: For best results, reheat in a 350 degree F oven until warm and crisp.Freeze: You can freeze the untopped crust for up to 3-6 months. Wrap tightly in plastic followed by foil, then place in the freezer.
What To Serve With Cheese Crust Pizza
Serve this pizza like any other — with all your favorite sides! Try these fresh and easy dishes:
Easy Salads – This pizza pairs perfectly with cucumber tomato avocado salad, antipasto salad, or chopped Mediterranean salad.Savory Veggies – Make sauteed zucchini, roasted mushrooms, or roasted artichokes to serve with this pizza.Chewy Breads – Serve with keto dinner rolls, low carb cheese bread, or cauliflower breadsticks.
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