Easy recipe for Sausage Crusted Keto Pizza With Peppers in 30m
Craving pizza on keto? Our Sausage Crusted Keto Pizza With Peppers is a delicious low-carb, gluten-free recipe for dinner night. Try it now
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage mild or hot, casing removed
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese for the crust
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup low-carb marinara sauce ensure no added sugar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for the topping
- ½ green bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground Italian sausage, beaten egg, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to the center of the prepared baking sheet. Press it out evenly into a 10-12 inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick, to form the pizza crust. Build up a slightly thicker edge to act as a crust rim.
- Bake the sausage crust for 10-12 minutes, or until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and carefully drain off any excess grease from the pan.
- Spread the low-carb marinara sauce evenly over the pre-baked sausage crust, leaving a small border around the edge. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange the sliced green and red bell peppers on top.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. You can switch to the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes for extra browning, but watch it carefully.
- Let the pizza cool on the pan for 5 minutes before slicing with a pizza cutter. This helps it set and makes for cleaner slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chef's Tip: For a crispier crust, after draining the grease, pat the surface of the sausage crust gently with a paper towel before adding toppings.
Variations: Feel free to add other low-carb toppings like mushrooms, onions, black olives, or pepperoni.
Storage: Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer for best results.
