Crustless pizza, also known as pizza casserole or crust-free pizza, is a delectable variation of the traditional pizza that forgoes the traditional crust. This innovative dish involves all the beloved pizza toppings baked into a casserole, offering a low-carb alternative to the classic pizza.
Enjoy all your favorite flavors without the crust, reducing carbs and offering a unique, tasty twist to a beloved dish. Crustless pizza is an excellent option for those seeking a low-carb or gluten-free alternative while relishing the delicious flavors of a traditional pizza.
I developed this recipe after going out to eat Crustless pizza with some friends and I ended up with a pile of pizza crust on my plate because I just ate the toppings off about 4 pieces! I decided it would be a lot less wasteful to just make a casserole consisting of some of my favorite pizza toppings.
How to make crustless pizza?
Simply fill a casserole dish with your favorite pizza toppings. I chose to use sausage, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, and black olives. Top it with my marinara sauce.
Follow it with pizza cheese. Bake for 45 minutes and that is it. Make this a fun dinner with the family by making individual casseroles where everyone can fill it with their own favorite toppings.
Pizza Ingredients:
- 1 cup Crumbled Sausage;
- 1/2 lb Pepperoni, sliced;
- 3 slices Ham, Diced;
- 1 cup Mushrooms;
- 1/2 cup Black Olives, sliced;
- Marinara Sauce, one full recipe;
- 1 cup Pizza Cheese (mixture of mozzarella, provolone and cheddar).
Low carb crustless pizza recipe:
- Preheat oven to 350°f.
- Fill a casserole dish with the sausage, pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, and black olives.
- Top with the Marinara Sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Decorate with pepperoni.
- Bake for 45 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Additional Tips:
Personalize the experience by making individual portions using smaller casserole dishes. This way, everyone can tailor their pizza to their taste.
Feel free to experiment with additional toppings like bell peppers, onions, or any other favorites to enhance the flavors.
Try different cheese varieties to create diverse taste profiles and textures.
Enjoy your crustless pizza casserole, the guilt-free and flavor-packed twist to a classic pizza!