High-Protein Keto Crustless Pizza Pie
This is cheesy, pepperoni-topped crustless pizza pie with a meaty base. A high-protein, low-carb pizza night favorite that delivers 50g+ protein per serving!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Thick, cheesy, pepperoni-loaded slices
- Extremely high protein from cottage cheese, eggs, and ground meat
- No crust needed — all the pizza flavor without the carbs
- Easy one-pan recipe ready in under 40 minutes
- Perfect for meal prep or family dinner
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 20–25 pepperoni slices
- Optional: diced green peppers or olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or round baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella, and parmesan until combined.
- Spread the cooked meat evenly in the bottom of the dish. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the meat and smooth the top.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the top, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and arrange pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: 42g
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 26g
