Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Why You’ll Love This Crustless Pizza Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Crustless Pizza
• Tips For Making Crustless Pizza
• Topping Variations
• Storage Instructions
• What To Serve With Crustless Pizza
• More Low Carb Pizza Recipes
• Tools To Make A Pizza Without Crust
• Crustless Pizza (20 Minutes!) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

I already have a pizza casserole recipe , a pizza bowl , and a famous keto pizza , so why do we need a crustless pizza recipe? Because it’s the best of both worlds. This pizza without crust has the same toppings you’d find on a meat lover’s pizza, but it takes away the fuss of making a crust, skips the cauliflower you’d find in my other pizza casserole, has minimal oven time (great for summer), and is ready super fast in just 20 minutes. Skillet pizza is the perfect dish for busy weeknights!

Not only does this keto crustless pizza satisfy even the biggest pizza cravings, but it’s also completely customizable by switching up the “toppings” — make it your own! Try it for the ultimate low carb dinner , or you could even serve it as a pizza dip .

Why You’ll Love This Crustless Pizza Recipe

• Classic pizza flavors
• 6 common pizza ingredients
• On the table in just 20 minutes
• Naturally low carb (8.9g net carbs per serving) and gluten-free
• Faster and less messy than making a crust
• Customizable toppings

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for a low carb crustless pizza, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Sausage – This makes up the base layer of this pizza skillet. I used ground Italian sausage, but you could use other types of ground meat, such as pork sausage, ground beef, or even ground turkey instead.
• Veggies – For a colorful variety in my skillet pizza, I used half of a red bell pepper, half of a yellow bell pepper, and cremini mushrooms. You could use a green bell pepper, white button mushrooms, or just about any vegetables you like.
• Sauce – You can use sugar free marinara sauce , keto pizza sauce , alfredo sauce , or pesto sauce depending on your preference.
• Mozzarella Cheese – Feel free to substitute it with shredded cheddar, Colby jack, pepper jack, or any cheese you prefer.
• Pepperoni Slices – You can also top your crustless pizza with additional sausage, more veggies, or bacon !

How To Make Crustless Pizza

This section shows how to make a pizza without crust, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Brown meat. Cook the ground sausage in a cast iron skillet , until browned and cooked through.
2. Saute veggies. Lower the heat, and push sausage to pan edges, creating space in the center. Add the mushrooms and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and dry.

1. Add sauce. Turn off the heat. Pour the marinara sauce over the pan, and smooth evenly with a spatula.
2. Add toppings. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top.

1. Bake. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Broil the crustless pizza recipe, until the cheese is melted and browned, and the pepperoni starts to crisp up a little.

Tips For Making Crustless Pizza

• The pan will seem very full when you add the veggies. If they don’t all fit, add what you can and add the rest once they start to cook down. The mushrooms will shrink especially.
• Make sure to cook the veggies enough to get all the water out. If you don’t, your crustless pizza may be watery.
• Adjust the sauce amount based on your goals. This crustless pizza recipe uses 1 cup of marinara, which is moderately saucy. If you like it extra saucy, feel free to add more marinara to your liking, but it will increase the carb count. Conversely, if the carbs are too high for your macros , you can reduce the amount of sauce (the main source of carbs in this dish) or eat smaller servings.

Topping Variations

If you want other toppings in your pizza skillet, feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings. Here are some ideas:

• Caprese – Use ground beef or sausage for the base layer, without marinara. Replace the pepperoni on top with tomato slices and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or glaze (make the glaze yourself by reducing the vinegar, so there’s no sugar added). Top with fresh basil.
• Breakfast – Replace the sausage in this crustless pizza recipe with breakfast sausage, scramble some egg into the base layer, skip the marinara, and replace the pepperoni with crumbled bacon.
• BBQ Chicken – Replace the sausage and peppers with shredded chicken breast and red onions, and the marinara with sugar-free BBQ sauce . Skip the pepperoni.
• Hawaiian – Pineapple is not keto friendly, but if you are low carb, you might enjoy some in moderation. Combine chopped Canadian bacon and pineapple chunks for the bottom layer, and just cheese on top. Or keep the sausage underneath, and place the pineapple and Canadian bacon on top.
• Traditional Veggie – Replace the sausage with more veggies (green peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, etc.) and top with extra cheese. Omit pepperoni. You can also add other keto vegetables .
• Summer Veggie – Try zucchini , eggplant , or spinach . You’ll need to saute them to evaporate all the moisture, just as we do with the mushrooms and peppers.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. I like storing it right in the (covered) pan to maintain the layers, but an airtight container will keep it fresh for longer.
• Meal prep: Prepare the crustless pizza in advance and reheat when needed, or prep ahead by assembling the pizza without crust, refrigerating, and broiling later.
• Reheat: Warm in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F until hot. You could also scoop a serving into a bowl and microwave.
• Freeze: You can freeze before or after baking. Wrap the top with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating, but you can also reheat from frozen (it will take longer).

What To Serve With Crustless Pizza

Crustless pizza makes a complete meal on it’s own, but a side or two never hurts! Here are some ideas:

• Salad – If you opt for a smaller serving size, try serving it with a Caesar salad (skip the chicken for a side) or a kale salad .
• Wings – For a classic pizza night feast, you can’t go wrong with a side of crispy baked wings , or make air fryer wings which are even faster.
• Breadsticks – I love to serve this crustless pizza with a side of cauliflower breadsticks with additional marinara or keto cheese sauce .

More Low Carb Pizza Recipes

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cheese Crust Pizza

Zucchini Pizza Crust

Chicken Crust Pizza

Tools To Make A Pizza Without Crust

• Cast Iron Skillet – This cast iron has so many great reviews (and I love it myself!) and works perfectly for oven-to-table serving.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage ▢
• 1 large Bell pepper (cut into thin 1-2-inch strips; I used half red & half yellow) ▢
• 8 oz Cremini mushrooms (sliced) ▢
• 1 cup Marinara sauce ▢
• 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded) ▢
• 1 1/2 oz Pepperoni slices ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Heat an oven-safe 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground sausage. Cook for 8-10 minutes , breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
2. Toward the end of cooking the sausage, preheat the oven to the Broil setting.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Push the sausage to the edges of the pan, making a space in the center. Add mushrooms and bell peppers to the center. Cook for 5-8 minutes , stirring occasionally once they start to soften and moving any less cooked pieces toward the bottom, until vegetables are soft and any excess moisture has evaporated. (Add a little oil if the pan gets too dry.)
4. Turn off heat. Pour the marinara sauce over the pan. Smooth evenly with a spatula.
5. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven under the broiler. Broil for 2-3 minutes , until the cheese is melted and browned, and pepperoni starts to crisp up a little.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 crustless pizza

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Crustless Pizza (20 Minutes!)

This easy crustless pizza recipe is the best 20-minute low carb dinner! It has all your favorite toppings, sauce and cheese, minus the fuss.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/crustless-pizza-recipe/

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
• 1 large Bell pepper (cut into thin 1-2-inch strips; I used half red & half yellow)
• 8 oz Cremini mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 1/2 oz Pepperoni slices

Instructions

1. Heat an oven-safe 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground sausage. Cook for 8-10 minutes , breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
2. Toward the end of cooking the sausage, preheat the oven to the Broil setting.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Push the sausage to the edges of the pan, making a space in the center. Add mushrooms and bell peppers to the center. Cook for 5-8 minutes , stirring occasionally once they start to soften and moving any less cooked pieces toward the bottom, until vegetables are soft and any excess moisture has evaporated. (Add a little oil if the pan gets too dry.)
4. Turn off heat. Pour the marinara sauce over the pan. Smooth evenly with a spatula.
5. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven under the broiler. Broil for 2-3 minutes , until the cheese is melted and browned, and pepperoni starts to crisp up a little.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 crustless pizza

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Why You’ll Love This Crustless Pizza Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Crustless Pizza
• Tips For Making Crustless Pizza
• Topping Variations
• Storage Instructions
• What To Serve With Crustless Pizza
• More Low Carb Pizza Recipes
• Tools To Make A Pizza Without Crust
• Crustless Pizza (20 Minutes!) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

I already have a pizza casserole recipe , a pizza bowl , and a famous keto pizza , so why do we need a crustless pizza recipe? Because it’s the best of both worlds. This pizza without crust has the same toppings you’d find on a meat lover’s pizza, but it takes away the fuss of making a crust, skips the cauliflower you’d find in my other pizza casserole, has minimal oven time (great for summer), and is ready super fast in just 20 minutes. Skillet pizza is the perfect dish for busy weeknights!

Not only does this keto crustless pizza satisfy even the biggest pizza cravings, but it’s also completely customizable by switching up the “toppings” — make it your own! Try it for the ultimate low carb dinner , or you could even serve it as a pizza dip .

Why You’ll Love This Crustless Pizza Recipe

• Classic pizza flavors
• 6 common pizza ingredients
• On the table in just 20 minutes
• Naturally low carb (8.9g net carbs per serving) and gluten-free
• Faster and less messy than making a crust
• Customizable toppings

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for a low carb crustless pizza, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Sausage – This makes up the base layer of this pizza skillet. I used ground Italian sausage, but you could use other types of ground meat, such as pork sausage, ground beef, or even ground turkey instead.
• Veggies – For a colorful variety in my skillet pizza, I used half of a red bell pepper, half of a yellow bell pepper, and cremini mushrooms. You could use a green bell pepper, white button mushrooms, or just about any vegetables you like.
• Sauce – You can use sugar free marinara sauce , keto pizza sauce , alfredo sauce , or pesto sauce depending on your preference.
• Mozzarella Cheese – Feel free to substitute it with shredded cheddar, Colby jack, pepper jack, or any cheese you prefer.
• Pepperoni Slices – You can also top your crustless pizza with additional sausage, more veggies, or bacon !

How To Make Crustless Pizza

This section shows how to make a pizza without crust, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Brown meat. Cook the ground sausage in a cast iron skillet , until browned and cooked through.
2. Saute veggies. Lower the heat, and push sausage to pan edges, creating space in the center. Add the mushrooms and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and dry.

1. Add sauce. Turn off the heat. Pour the marinara sauce over the pan, and smooth evenly with a spatula.
2. Add toppings. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top.

1. Bake. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Broil the crustless pizza recipe, until the cheese is melted and browned, and the pepperoni starts to crisp up a little.

Tips For Making Crustless Pizza

• The pan will seem very full when you add the veggies. If they don’t all fit, add what you can and add the rest once they start to cook down. The mushrooms will shrink especially.
• Make sure to cook the veggies enough to get all the water out. If you don’t, your crustless pizza may be watery.
• Adjust the sauce amount based on your goals. This crustless pizza recipe uses 1 cup of marinara, which is moderately saucy. If you like it extra saucy, feel free to add more marinara to your liking, but it will increase the carb count. Conversely, if the carbs are too high for your macros , you can reduce the amount of sauce (the main source of carbs in this dish) or eat smaller servings.

Topping Variations

If you want other toppings in your pizza skillet, feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings. Here are some ideas:

• Caprese – Use ground beef or sausage for the base layer, without marinara. Replace the pepperoni on top with tomato slices and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or glaze (make the glaze yourself by reducing the vinegar, so there’s no sugar added). Top with fresh basil.
• Breakfast – Replace the sausage in this crustless pizza recipe with breakfast sausage, scramble some egg into the base layer, skip the marinara, and replace the pepperoni with crumbled bacon.
• BBQ Chicken – Replace the sausage and peppers with shredded chicken breast and red onions, and the marinara with sugar-free BBQ sauce . Skip the pepperoni.
• Hawaiian – Pineapple is not keto friendly, but if you are low carb, you might enjoy some in moderation. Combine chopped Canadian bacon and pineapple chunks for the bottom layer, and just cheese on top. Or keep the sausage underneath, and place the pineapple and Canadian bacon on top.
• Traditional Veggie – Replace the sausage with more veggies (green peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, etc.) and top with extra cheese. Omit pepperoni. You can also add other keto vegetables .
• Summer Veggie – Try zucchini , eggplant , or spinach . You’ll need to saute them to evaporate all the moisture, just as we do with the mushrooms and peppers.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. I like storing it right in the (covered) pan to maintain the layers, but an airtight container will keep it fresh for longer.
• Meal prep: Prepare the crustless pizza in advance and reheat when needed, or prep ahead by assembling the pizza without crust, refrigerating, and broiling later.
• Reheat: Warm in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F until hot. You could also scoop a serving into a bowl and microwave.
• Freeze: You can freeze before or after baking. Wrap the top with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating, but you can also reheat from frozen (it will take longer).

What To Serve With Crustless Pizza

Crustless pizza makes a complete meal on it’s own, but a side or two never hurts! Here are some ideas:

• Salad – If you opt for a smaller serving size, try serving it with a Caesar salad (skip the chicken for a side) or a kale salad .
• Wings – For a classic pizza night feast, you can’t go wrong with a side of crispy baked wings , or make air fryer wings which are even faster.
• Breadsticks – I love to serve this crustless pizza with a side of cauliflower breadsticks with additional marinara or keto cheese sauce .

More Low Carb Pizza Recipes

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cheese Crust Pizza

Zucchini Pizza Crust

Chicken Crust Pizza

Tools To Make A Pizza Without Crust

• Cast Iron Skillet – This cast iron has so many great reviews (and I love it myself!) and works perfectly for oven-to-table serving.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage ▢
• 1 large Bell pepper (cut into thin 1-2-inch strips; I used half red & half yellow) ▢
• 8 oz Cremini mushrooms (sliced) ▢
• 1 cup Marinara sauce ▢
• 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded) ▢
• 1 1/2 oz Pepperoni slices ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Heat an oven-safe 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground sausage. Cook for 8-10 minutes , breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
2. Toward the end of cooking the sausage, preheat the oven to the Broil setting.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Push the sausage to the edges of the pan, making a space in the center. Add mushrooms and bell peppers to the center. Cook for 5-8 minutes , stirring occasionally once they start to soften and moving any less cooked pieces toward the bottom, until vegetables are soft and any excess moisture has evaporated. (Add a little oil if the pan gets too dry.)
4. Turn off heat. Pour the marinara sauce over the pan. Smooth evenly with a spatula.
5. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven under the broiler. Broil for 2-3 minutes , until the cheese is melted and browned, and pepperoni starts to crisp up a little.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 crustless pizza

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Crustless Pizza