Mac and I are still on the keto bandwagon, and we eat mostly keto during the week. One meal on rotation in our house is fathead pizza. Made with mozzarella cheese, this pizza crust is the ultimate recipe for anyone trying keto. It’s also super easy to make. Everyone has their own opinion on how they like to make their fathead pizza dough, so I would recommend trying different recipes until you find one you like. We make pizza about once a week, so I thought I would share some of our go-to fathead pizza dough recipes.
I make our fathead pizza dough with Bob’s Red Mill almond flour. We buy it at Sam’s Club or Costco. I either buy low-moisture mozzarella from Kroger, or I make my own with this cheese making kit. This fathead pizza dough winds up being around 5 net carbs for two slices of pizza (a quarter of the recipe). Your net carbs will change based on the brand of the ingredients you use (check out my low carb grocery brands here). I have found that jarred pizza sauce tends to be a little lower in carbs than jarred pasta sauce. Don’t forget to add the net carbs for any toppings you include!
The classic – pepperoni and cheese
There’s just something about pepperoni and cheese. I buy the pre-sliced pepperoni then microwave them for about a minute to crisp them up. This also prevents the pizza from getting so greasy that you can’t really eat it.
The meat lovers
Keto is all about the meats. Saute up some Italian sausage, bacon, pepperoni, chorizo, and any other meat you want or have on hand. I like to layer the meat in between or under the cheese to help it stay on the pizza better.
The veggie lovers
I personally don’t mind going over the 20 net carb guidance for keto if it’s because of vegetables. Throw on some bell peppers, yellow onions, black olives, spinach, mushrooms (if you’re into that sort of thing), or any of your favorite veggies. You can add some more flavor by topping the veggie pizza with shredded Swiss cheese.
Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita is a pretty keto-friendly. With only tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil, it doesn’t have many added carbs. I like to splurge (on occasion) and buy Burrata mozzarella. It’s definitely more expensive, but it’s incredibly creamy and melts like a dream. The flavor really comes through on a simple pizza like Margherita.
Pizza Bianca
Pizza Bianca may be the ultimate of the fathead pizza dough recipes. Made with Alfredo sauce and topped with cheese, it has even fewer carbs than every other recipe. I found a recipe for the most amazing Alfredo sauce that takes about 5 minutes to make. This is another pizza recipe where I would splurge on some fancier cheese to really max out the flavor.
Taco pizza
A Little Caesar’s commercial inspired this idea: use queso instead of tomato sauce on pizza. Top the queso with seasoned ground beef or chorizo and a shredded Mexican cheese blend before baking. Finish it off with lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, guacamole, and your other must-have taco toppings before serving.
Chicken Florentine pizza
Chicken, Alfredo sauce, and spinach make for another creamy and delicious pizza recipe. I love chicken Florentine pasta, and this is a bit more low-carb friendly option. You can make your own Alfredo sauce or use a jarred sauce. And you have the option to use fresh or cooked spinach. If you are planning to use frozen spinach, make sure to thaw it and drain it really well before topping the pizza.
Buffalo chicken pizza
I couldn’t skip Mac’s favorite pizza recipe. This is a great way to use up rotisserie or leftover chicken. Swap buffalo wing sauce, hot sauce, or even buffalo chicken pizza sauce in for tomato sauce. Just check the carbs on the brand you pick. Top with chicken and a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Drizzle some Ranch dressing before or after baking for any extra boost of flavor.
PrintFathead pizza dough
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups of shredded, low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces of cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup of almond flour
- 1 tsp of garlic salt
- 1 tsp of Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Add the mozzarella and the cream cheese to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1-2 minutes until the cheese begins to melt. Stir. Reheat for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the almond flour, egg, and seasonings and combine. The dough will be sticky.
- Wet your clean hands and knead the dough together until it becomes smooth and combined. You may need to wet your hands a few times.
- Press the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This recipe should stretch to a 12-15 inch pizza.
- Bake for 6-7 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven. Top with tomato sauce, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Return to the oven for another 8-10 minutes
Enjoy!
Notes
- You will probably need to experiment with cooking times on your microwave. I have found that heating for two minutes, stirring, then heating for another two minutes works best on my microwave. You may need more or less time.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
What are your favorite fathead pizza dough recipes?
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My absolute favorite keto pizza crust was just mozzarella and egg. LOVED fat head dough for bagel dogs though!
Ooh, interesting. I don’t know if I’ve found a recipe for just mozz and egg.