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crustless pizza bowl

Quick 30-Minute Crustless Pizza Bowls


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Skip the dough and dive straight into all your favorite pizza flavors with these quick 30-minute crustless pizza bowls. Packed with gooey cheese, savory sauce, and customizable toppings, these low-carb bowls are perfect for busy weeknights, keto eaters, or anyone craving comfort without the carbs.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pizza or marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 12 sweet Italian sausages, casings removed (or substitute ground beef, turkey, or plant-based meat)
  • 2 cups assorted pizza toppings (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or mix with provolone/parmesan)
  • Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease four 12-ounce ramekins with cooking spray.
  2. Cook sausage in skillet; sauté vegetables 2–3 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Layer 2 tbsp sauce in each bowl. Add meat/veggies, sprinkle cheese. Repeat sauce, toppings, cheese.
  4. Bake bowls on a tray for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Simmer watery sauce to thicken before layering.
  • Pre-cook veggies to reduce moisture and intensify flavor.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt.
  • Let bowls rest to prevent burns and allow flavors to set.
  • Broil briefly at end for crispy cheese top.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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