Description
This crustless pizza is a low-carb, cheesy, and meaty comfort dish that delivers all the best flavors of a traditional pizza without the crust. Made with ground turkey, Italian seasoning, and layered with pizza sauce, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, this easy skillet recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish and is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1/2 pound lean ground turkey (ground beef can be used as an alternative)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Cheeses and Sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup keto pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Toppings
- 4 small mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 8 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the crustless pizza later.
- Cook Meat and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Add the ground turkey and break it apart with a rubber spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes until there is no pink left, then stir in the Italian seasoning to flavor the meat.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until evenly mixed with the cooked meat.
- Layer Sauce and Toppings: Evenly spread the keto pizza sauce over the cheesy meat base in the skillet. Then, add chopped mushrooms, sliced olives, and pepperoni slices on top.
- Add Mozzarella Cheese: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the assembled toppings to create a bubbly, golden crust during baking.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the crustless pizza for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven, slice the pizza into four portions, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef for turkey if preferred.
- Feel free to customize toppings with other low-carb vegetables or favorite pizza toppings.
- Make sure to use an oven-safe skillet for baking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your oven; watch for bubbly and golden cheese as the key doneness indicator.
- This recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly by using a crustless base and keto pizza sauce.
