🍕 Crustless Pizza Bowl
Low-Carb • Keto-Friendly • 15 Minutes
Serves 1 (easy to scale)
Ingredients
Base
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½–¾ cup pizza sauce (low-sugar if keto)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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2 tbsp grated parmesan
Toppings (pick your favorites)
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Pepperoni slices
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Cooked Italian sausage
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Bacon bits
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Mushrooms
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Bell peppers
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Olives
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Red onion
Seasoning
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Italian seasoning or oregano
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Garlic powder
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
🔥 Instructions
Oven Method (Best Melt)
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Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C.
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Lightly grease an oven-safe bowl or ramekin.
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Spread pizza sauce on bottom.
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Layer cheese → toppings → more cheese.
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Sprinkle parmesan and seasoning.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
Air Fryer Method (Fastest)
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F / 190°C.
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Assemble in air-fryer-safe dish.
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Cook 8–10 minutes until melted and golden.
🤔 Q & A (Pizza Bowl Problems Solved)
Q: Why is my pizza bowl watery?
A:
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Veggies not pre-cooked
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Too much sauce
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Low-moisture mozzarella not used
Sauté wet toppings first.
Q: Best cheese combo?
A: Mozzarella + parmesan = stretch + flavor
Add provolone for extra melt.
Q: Can I make it carnivore?
A: Absolutely.
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Meat toppings only
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Cheese + meat + sauce (or skip sauce)
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes—assemble ahead, bake fresh for best texture.
Q: What do I eat it with?
A:
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Spoon it (no shame)
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Serve with garlic bread or low-carb crackers
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Add a side salad
🔥 Pro Tips
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Cheese on top AND bottom = best melt
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Broil 1–2 minutes for pizza-shop browning
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Let rest 2 minutes before eating (lava cheese alert)
🔁 Popular Variations
Meat Lover’s
Pepperoni + sausage + bacon
Supreme
Pepperoni + sausage + peppers + onions + olives
White Pizza Bowl
Ricotta + mozzarella + garlic + olive oil
