High-Protein Crustless Pizza Bake (Low-Carb)
A cheesy, satisfying pizza bake loaded with protein-rich meat, mozzarella, pepperoni, and savory pizza flavors — without the high-carb crust! Perfect for an easy keto-friendly lunch or dinner.
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
25–30 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken or turkey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup low-moisture mozzarella, for topping
- ¼ cup low-sugar pizza sauce or no-added-sugar marinara
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni, preferably lower-carb
- ½ cup chopped mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil, if needed
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
2. Cook the meat. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken or turkey and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart until fully cooked. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Drain any excess liquid.
3. Prepare the mixture. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cooked meat, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, mushrooms, and optional bell pepper. Mix well.
4. Add the pizza sauce. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spoon the low-sugar pizza sauce over the top and gently spread it across the surface.
5. Add the toppings. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top and arrange the pepperoni slices evenly.
6. Bake. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden and the center is set. If necessary, broil for 1–2 minutes for a more browned, bubbly topping.
7. Rest and serve. Let the pizza bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a green salad or roasted low-carb vegetables.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving, assuming 4 servings and using lean ground chicken:
Calories
380–450
Protein
35–42 g
Total carbs
5–8 g
Net carbs
4–6 g
Estimates vary with the meat, cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce used.
