Sometimes you just want a recipe for an easy and delicious low carb pizza that you can make quickly. This easy Mini Keto Pizza Recipe with a crispy crust is a perfect substitute for pizza cravings. Delicious, low carb, and easy to make means this is a favorite in our house.
Mini Keto Pizza Recipe
I’ve tried several different pizza crusts and have yet to find one that I love. Most aren’t very sturdy and have to be eaten with a fork. Usually, when I’m craving pizza, I make a Keto Pizza Casserole, which is a fabulous crustless alternative. However, today at lunch I wanted pizza and didn’t want to make a big family sized pizza casserole.
As I was thinking about the different kinds of keto approved bread I’ve made, my 90 Second Bread that Tastes Good Recipe came to mind. I thought that surely I could tweak that recipe to turn it into mini keto pizza. I know a lot of people love cauliflower pizza crust, but I am not one of them. I’ve tried to make it several times, and my entire family hates it. I was so excited when I took my first bite of this mini keto pizza because it was delish! I can hold the crust and without having to eat it with a fork.
I’m not going to tell you it was EXACTLY LIKE or BETTER THAN my favorite pan pizza, but I will say it was a really good alternative!
I love how versatile 90-second bread is! You’ll also want to check out 90 Second French Toast.
I start with a 6-inch pyrex glass dish to make the crust for the keto pan pizza. I have had this set of Pyrex glass storage containers for over 22 years, and they are still in great shape. The middle sized one is the one I use for this recipe.
Tip: Make sure your cream cheese is softened, and butter is melted but not hot before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Tips for Making Keto Pizza:
After you microwave the keto pizza crust, it will be very soft and spongey. The key to getting a very sturdy crust is to brown both sides of the crust in butter using a hot cast skillet. I prefer to use a cast iron skillet, but if you don’t have one, a regular skillet will work. I would suggest an oven-safe skillet so that you can pop it in the oven to melt the cheese. Don’t skip this step or you will be disappointed in the outcome.
Once both sides are nice and browned add low carb tomato sauce. My favorite varieties are Rao’s and Mezzetta’s since they don’t contain any added sugar. I have found them both available at my local Walmart.
This 3-piece cast iron skillet is an excellent value with a 6″, 8″, and 10″ for variety. I love cast iron because they last forever unlike many other skillets I’ve tried that have to be replaced almost yearly.
At this point, you can personalize the personal pan keto pizza with your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, etc.
As long as your skillet is oven safe, the last step is to pop it in the oven so all of the cheesy goodness can melt into the pizza and the toppings can bake. You can slice the pepperonis in quarters to cover more of the surface area of the pizza if you are a pepperoni lover like my hubby and kids. I also like to add ground beef, bacon, and ham to make it taste like meat lovers pizza, but for simplicity, I often stick with pepperoni.
Yum! I can’t tell you how happy I was when I pulled this out of the oven. Pizza is one of my very favorite foods, but after trying several recipes for pizza crusts that turned out like wet paper towels, I was ready to give up. This low carb pizza crust turned out nice and sturdy.
Add a little Italian seasoning and fresh basil, and you’ve got a keto pizza that looks like it is from your favorite pizza restaurant.
A low carb golden pizza crust, piping hot melted mozzarella cheese along with your favorite toppings and tomato sauce make the very best keto pizza. I especially love that everyone can make their own low carb pizza with their favorite toppings. It’s easy to make, and there isn’t one ounce of cauliflower in this recipe, which makes my kids happy.
Mini Keto Pizza Recipe (with a crispy crust)
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1¼ tablespoon butter melted
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon cream cheese softened
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon mozzarella grated
For the Pizza:
- 1 tablespoon of Marinara sauce lowest carb version is Rao's
- 1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese
- favorite pizza toppings
- sprinkle of Italian seasoning
Instructions
For the Bread:
- Melt butter in a ceramic or glass bowl. (mine was about 6 inches)
- Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk together until combined.
- Cook in microwave for 90 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave and allow to cool for a minute or two..
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven proof skillet and cook 90-Second Bread on each side until crisp.
For the Pizza:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sauce to the top of the 90 second bread.
- Top with 1/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- Add favorite toppings. My favorite pizza topping is ground beef. I added it under the cheese so that it wouldn't burn when I put the pizza in the oven.
- Sprinkle a little Italian Seasoning on top.
- Place oven safe skillet on top shelf of oven and bake until cheese is melted (approx. 5-8 minutes).
- If you don't have an oven safe skillet, place pizza on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and bake.
Nutrition
More Keto Friendly Recipes
Check out my Keto Recipe Index for tons of ideas, or begin by checking out some of our favorites listed below!
- Creamy Cheesy Keto Chicken Casserole with Bacon
- Slow Cooker Low Carb Pot Roast Recipe
- Keto Mozzarella Stuffed BBQ Meatballs
- Keto Low Carb Taco Cups
Pam says
Hello, I was wondering if this could be made in my air fryer?
Kasey says
Never tried it that way.
Sonia says
I’ll be making this today for dinner.
Thank you so much for sharing
Kasey says
Hope you enjoy!
Maria says
Great recipe and even my daughter loved it and she doesn’t care for things made with coconut flour!! Thanks for all of your great recipes!
Kasey says
Awesome! Glad you both loved it.
Nicole says
This was way better than expected!! The crust got crispy and was yummy and buttery. Do you have a recipe to make it a large??? I need more. Yum!
Kasey says
I’m so glad you loved it. I do have a taco pizza recipe that uses the same crust, but I think it is crispier when you make it in a personal pan size. http://bit.ly/ketominipizza
Sharon Schoepp says
OMG! Made the crispy crust mini pizza for supper. Absolutely delicious!!
Kasey says
Hey Sharon, glad you liked it!
Kathy Davis says
So easy compared to other recipes. One Personal Pizza !
Just starting my Keto journey. This recipe is a keeper!
Thank you
Kasey says
So glad you enjoyed!
Sara says
Is it possible to cook the crus in the oven instead of the microwave? I love this recipe but my microwave just died 🙁
Kasey says
Hey Sara, I have only cooked mine in the microwave so I am not sure how it would turn out in the oven. Let me know if you try it out.
Reagan says
Are these good warmed up?
Kasey says
Hey Reagan, with a big family we rarely have leftovers. So, I really don’t know how this would turn out.
Denise Solomon says
Hi Kasey, I only have a 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup. The bottom seems too small. What would you recommend using as an alternative? Thank you, Denise
Kasey says
I am not sure what your best option would be. Any kind of flat bottom container or dish that is approximately 6 inches in diameter.
Darryl Johnson says
Great flavor and crispiness!
Kasey says
Glad you enjoyed!!
Luz says
Should I use pre-grated or fresh grated mozzarella for the crust?
Kasey says
I always prefer grated
Liz says
I understand the mozzarella is grated. What I’m asking is this: when you buy the cheese is it already grated or do you great it at home?
Kasey says
I have done both. They both work. Many avoid store bought grated cheese due to added fillers. Sometimes I choose my battles.
Alisa says
WOW this is so good, I cant tolerate almond flour so I was so glad to find this. Pizza is my favorite and this one hit the spot. Thank you for the recipe.
Mary Trenum says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Love pizza!!!
Amanda says
Hey, love your recipes, it’s whats kept me going in this keto journey. I work and I wondering if these crusts could be made ahead of time and either refrigerated or frozen, so on a weeknight I can just assemble, melt cheese and done. Thanks
Michele says
I will never by a cauliflower pizza crust again! So good, thank you! I used almond flour instead of coconut flour and was still delicious.
Kasey says
Yay! I don’t blame you. Cauliflower pizza is not for me. Glad you enjoyed it.
Carol LaBella says
Just starting my keto journey and would like to try this pizza. Can I use almond flour instead as his is all I have? Anxious to try it.
Kasey says
Yes! Make sure to check in the post under the heading variations for the amount to use in place of coconut flour.
Cindy Wilkinson says
I so love this recipe, but I like it best with almond flour.
Kasey says
Glad you enjoy it!