Note: this almost no carb pizza recipe is perfect for low carb or ketogenic diets.
A few weeks ago I started following the Atkins Program. I was doing well with it and felt fantastic but I had 1 problem – carb and fruit cravings. While I felt that the Atkins program works for some people, I also felt that obviously, my body was telling me something because the carb cravings were so strong I could have eaten a piece of cardboard.
Then I remembered something.
Suzanne Somers.
Somercize
Over 10 years ago I followed the Suzanne Somer’s Somersize Plan and was very successful with it. In fact, my mom, my sister, and my karate instructor began following it as well after I did and experienced similar success. We lost weight, felt great and it really didn’t feel like a “diet” because it’s not. It’s a way of life!
The Somersize plan is basically this:
- Eliminate (added) sugar and other “funky foods” (caffeine, white flour, potatoes, nuts, and a few others)
- Enjoy fruit alone and on an empty stomach
- Have carbs (fat/protein free) and veggies together
- Eat fats/proteins and veggies together
- Wait three hours to switch between carbs & fats
On “level 2” once you reach your goal you can add some of the funky foods back in and experiment with mixing carbs & fats to see what works for you to maintain your weight.
Somersize gives me the freedom to still enjoy all the food groups, but still encourages me to eat healthier, and promotes weight loss. She has all the scientific diet information in her books, so if you are interested in WHY this works, I’m sure your local library has her books.
In the last 10+ years, Suzanne has put out 5 books about Somersizing, each one with new recipes and refining the plan and adding more up-to-date information.
One of the hardest things for me eating this way is pizza…or lack-there-of. I love pizza. It is probably my biggest weakness. Thanks to Suzanne, and her book, Suzanne Somers’ Fast and Easy: Lose Weight the Somersize Way with Quick, Delicious Meals for the Entire Family!, I can now enjoy almost no carb pizza and still stay on the program!
Somercize vs Low Carb
SUCCESS TIP: Somercize is an older program. While you still can see great results, there are some things about it that I don’t agree with, like the use of fat-free butter/margarine, and other low-fat products.
On one hand, the Somercize program is very similar to the current low carb craze and there are some great resources out there. While I still enjoy this version of the low carb pizza, I found one that I enjoy a little better because it more closely replicates an actual crust. But, I can’t give you the recipe because it’s in the Eat Happy cookbook. A crust made with almond flour or coconut flour does tend to be closer to the real thing.
It’s a great cookbook and totally worth it! I’ve tried numerous recipes so far and they all turned out delicious. It makes a great gift too.
The original Somercize pizza crust recipe called for a cookie cutter and wasting some of the “crust” to make 4″ individual pizzas. I have modified it so there is no waste and you get a whole pan full of pizza. Also, the original no carb pizza recipe called for some salt in the crust but I didn’t like it so I took it out. You can obviously use whatever toppings you want.
Now, if you decide that low carb or Somercize aren’t for you, you could always look up some Weight Watchers recipes or some Weight Watchers dinner recipes. The new Weight Watchers program seems to be a pretty good balance of healthy fats and lower carb foods.
(almost) No Carb Pizza Recipe
Note: there is a printable version of this recipe at the bottom of the post, just scroll down to the bottom!
It’s quick and easy to mix up the crust, spread into a dish (a baking sheet might work but a casserole dish is better), bake, then bake again with the toppings added.
You can choose whatever toppings you like. I prefer sausage, but plain cheese and pepperoni are delicious too.
This almost no carb pizza really surprised me. It is so good we had it for dinner one day and then I made it again for lunch the very next day. You know what, I want it again today too!
You can add some fresh chopped basil on top for added flavor. Grated parmesan is yummy too.
The crust is not as crisp traditional pizza. Make sure you cook it until the top is golden brown and let it cool the full 10 minutes before adding the toppings and that will help. You still may end up with a fork, but good, soft pizza is better than no pizza!
You can also find some of my low carb recipes, including some low carb casseroles below:
- Low Carb Breakfast Lasagna
- Low Carb Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole
- Modified Low Carb Pizza Recipe
- Low Carb Garlic Cheddar Cheese Crisps
- 10 Low Carb Baked Egg Breakfast Ideas
Make sure you pin this on Pinterest for later!
Remember to check out Amazon for non-perishable ingredients and grocery items. They have a big selection and their Prime Pantry service can be a great value. If you need any cooking conversions, I put together a free printable that you can put on your fridge to reference at any time.
Before I get to the recipe, check out this keto deep dish pizza recipe:
Delicious almost NO CARB pizza recipe
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 8 oz. package of full fat cream cheese (room temp.)
- 2 eggs
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
For the pizza
- 1/2 cup jarred marinara sauce*
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sauteed pepperoni
- Garlic powder
Instructions
For the crust
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Butter a 9×13 baking dish (or line the dish with parchment paper)
- Blend cream cheese and eggs and season with pepper & garlic powder
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until combined
- Pour into buttered baking dish (or over parchment paper)
- Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown
- Let crust cool for 10 minutes before adding toppings
For the pizza
- After crust is cooked, raise oven to 400 degrees
- Mix together marinara sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper & oregano
- Top crust with marinara and spread evenly
- Top with mozzarella cheese
- Add toppings
- Bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is bubbly
Notes
Nutrition information shown is an estimate and is not to be assumed to be accurate. If accurate information is required for your diet or lifestyle, please calculate the nutrition yourself using a tool you trust.
Nutrition
I’ve been making this recipe for a long time, since 2009 according to the original photos from this post!
Gail says
April 1, 2019 at 9:03 amCan you make it low sodium also, and if so how can you do it?
Kim says
April 5, 2019 at 10:01 amGail, you would have to figure out where the sodium is coming from (check all of your ingredient labels) and then try and find a lower sodium option.
Stephanie F says
March 31, 2019 at 1:02 pmAre these macros for a 1/4 of the pizza? What is the serving for these macros? Thank you!
Kim says
April 5, 2019 at 10:02 amYes, they are calculated based on 4 servings.
Lisa says
February 25, 2019 at 11:08 amCan u freeze this pizza after it is made and than just reheat it at a later date..
Kim says
February 26, 2019 at 12:35 pmI am not sure the crust would do well being frozen.
Michelle says
February 10, 2019 at 12:45 pmWell that was amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I don’t love the crunchy ness of the almond flour one but this hit the spot.
Shannon says
January 24, 2019 at 5:09 pmHow did you calculate the calorie amount? The cream cheese alone is 800 calories
Kim says
January 27, 2019 at 10:30 amThat’s why I have the disclaimer about calculating the information yourself, the recipe calculates it and I cannot confirm that it’s completely accurate. Brands and products may vary. When I don’t provide nutrition information, people ask for it constantly so I do provide it, but I really suggest you do your own based upon the actual products you use.
Paula says
March 11, 2019 at 12:00 pmDon’t eat the whole pizza!!
Jayme says
April 13, 2019 at 10:22 amThe 800 calories for the cream cheese would be for the whole pizza. The calorie count is based on a serving (1/4 of the pizza). So, the calories from the cream cheese would be 200 cals per serving. Sounds like the calorie count is fairly accurate depending on how much and what type of meat you put on it.
Layla says
May 9, 2019 at 4:18 pmHow much is 1 8 oz cream cheese in grams?
Kim says
May 22, 2019 at 7:56 pm8 ounces = 226.796 grams according to Google
Theresa says
January 23, 2019 at 6:27 pmThank you for sharing this recipe! Im very new to the super low carb way of eating and am really feeling pizza. I ventured outside the box and added an additional egg and 2 table spoons of almond flour. It’s not “rustic pizza crust”, but is very good!!
BRMG says
January 3, 2019 at 2:12 pmDelicious! So filling. It took longer than 10 minutes to make but well worth the wait. Great recipe!,
James says
January 1, 2019 at 5:04 pmSo do you butter the pan or the parchment paper?
I’m not making a joke I don’t cook much and would like to try this
Kim says
January 9, 2019 at 9:25 amJames, it’s an either-or situation. The parchment paper takes the place of the butter. I’ll be more clear in the directions about that.
Karen says
December 14, 2018 at 5:34 pmCan you use ground beef in this as well?
Kim says
December 16, 2018 at 9:03 amOh sure! Just brown it and drain the grease first.
MJ says
December 9, 2018 at 2:53 pmJust started doing low carbs, this pizza sounds delicious. I like to use a pizza stone when I make a a regular yeast dough pizza. Would a stone work this crust if i put in on parchment paper?
Kim says
December 10, 2018 at 6:20 amI think only if the stone has a lip on it. The crust is pretty soft before it is cooked, I’d be concerned that it would run off the edges.
Rich says
November 9, 2018 at 6:22 pmI have made this twice and the results are phenomenal! Follow the recipe to the letter as far as cooking time for the crust.I put the cooked crust in my freezer for 10 minutes and continued afterwards with the toppings.
Parchment paper will help release the crust from the pan
Kim says
November 11, 2018 at 5:31 pmThank you so much for the feedback and the tip about the freezer Rich. So glad you like the recipe!
Rachel says
October 5, 2018 at 9:03 pmI made this but it was soggy. What did I do wrong?
Kim says
October 7, 2018 at 9:57 amIt won’t be crisp but it shouldn’t be soggy either. Did you cook the crust long enough before adding the toppings?
Gabby says
July 22, 2018 at 8:41 pmI just tried this recipe for dinner and it was amazing! I made some tweaks to it and my hubby loved it! For the first, I added about another 1/4th cup of parm cheese. Baked it per the instructions, added cheddar cheese and baked for another fifteen minutes. I used store bought pizza sauce and topped my pizza with mozzarella, triple cheddar cheese mix, pepperoni, cananadian bacon, and topped it with crushed red pepper and Italian seasoning. Then I let it bake til the cheese melted. It was amazing! One of my new favorites when I’m having a pizza craving!
Faye says
June 18, 2019 at 5:53 pmI did the same thing, increasing the parm to 1/2 cup. It made for a much firmer crust. I also used pizza sauce, instead of marinara.
Holly says
May 31, 2018 at 8:12 amThis was awesome and the while family loved it! I did add 1/4 cup tapioca flour to the crust and that helped it be more “crusty”. So yummy!
Kim says
May 31, 2018 at 9:25 amGreat idea to add the tapioca flour, I’ll have to try it! So glad everyone enjoyed it.
Mary Ramsey says
May 2, 2018 at 1:57 pmHow many servings in a pizza? I need to make sure I don’t eat too much so i can watch my carb count. Thanks! It looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it!
Kim says
May 9, 2018 at 4:13 pmI calculated it as 4 servings.
Tarl says
March 19, 2018 at 3:47 pmTried three times to make it and it seems like I’m going wrong somewhere, the centre doesn’t seem to want to cook, so once consuming it’s literally just cream cheese still in the middle. Any tips?
Kim says
March 20, 2018 at 8:04 amWhat kind of pan are you using? Metal or ceramic may need longer cook time or higher heat. Also, are you spreading it as thin as possible? If your dish is smaller than 9×13 it may be too thick.
Tarl says
March 22, 2018 at 11:27 amI’m using a glass pan, perhaps I haven’t thinned it out enough, I’ll give it another try and make it as thin as I possibly can and see what happens!
gloria norman says
February 24, 2018 at 4:58 pmJust tried this recipe,and we LOVED it.Added some turkey sausage,bell peppers,and onions.We have been on atkins for almost a month now and we were craving pizza.But no more.THANK-YOU
Laura says
February 23, 2018 at 12:32 amOk what am I missing here??
I have tried to make this twice now, each time cooking over 2x the recommended time and still my crust is just one flat mushy sheet of egg. I doesn’t look like the picture of your cooked crust. What am I doing wrong? Literally it looks, smells, feels and tastes just like eggs and I can’t bring myself to put tomato sauce and pepperoni on it and feed it to my husband
Kim says
February 25, 2018 at 7:37 amWell it does cook more after you put the sauce on it, but as I mentioned, you may end up having to eat it with a fork. But it shouldn’t require a spoon. Did you let it cool before adding the toppings and then cook it more?
Brittany says
February 8, 2018 at 11:16 amIs it good reheated as in leftovers?
Kim says
February 9, 2018 at 7:09 amI enjoyed it as leftovers, yes!
Hali says
October 10, 2017 at 10:11 amIs the grated Parmesan the kind you shake on pizza or the bagged grated Parmesan? This looks delicious! ?
Kim says
October 15, 2017 at 1:38 pmSo long as it’s a finely grated cheese, it shouldn’t matter. Shredded Parmesan is probably not recommended but I haven’t tried it.
Tammy says
August 7, 2017 at 7:01 pmThis was so good! My whole family loved it! I haven’t had pizza in over a year since having WLS in August of 2016. This was like heaven! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe! Im so excited to have pizza again!
MyRedSandals says
June 6, 2017 at 8:03 pmHmm, not sure what I did wrong, as I followed the recipe to the letter. While each of the ingredients used was delicious in its own right, the “crust” never developed… it was like eating pizza toppings on top of a very thin omelet.
Kim says
June 7, 2017 at 9:13 amHi there! Did you cook the crust first and make sure it browned enough?
Brandi says
April 29, 2017 at 5:30 pmAny ideas on freezing the crust or after u put on the toppings. That way it would be super quick to pop in the oven on a weeknight?
Kim says
April 30, 2017 at 1:21 pmI haven’t tried it, but I would think it would be ok. Let me know if you try it!
Renee says
April 13, 2017 at 8:59 amI tried this pizza, which I agree with most does have some carbs and that is by using the my fitness pal app scanner.Labels don’t always tell the truth .. So I think we should all be respectful and call it what you like low car no carb figure it out and adjust it to your diet needs. Anyone who is serious about their diet will do the research and find what is really the deal and use that info for themselves.I think this is the best I have ever made .. I tried the fat head and the cauliflower pizza.. this is by far the best. I did not gain but lost 1.2 pounds after having a health slice having it again for lunch.. Thank you for this even my no diet husband loved it and says its better than all the other low carb pizza I have made… its a keeper. This is my opinion and mine only…use what you can and what does not fit make the changes for yourself. Ps I never write reviews:-)
Megan says
December 9, 2015 at 8:10 pmLOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! My young kids thought I was amazing and all asked for seconds!!! Thank you so much for the WONDERFUL recipe!!!
tricia says
September 29, 2015 at 7:14 pmSoft pizza you eat with a fork…so in other words its a dip ? Because how is it possible to make a crust with cream cheese ?
Amanda says
November 25, 2015 at 1:26 amThe eggs and parm make the crust set solid. It sounds crazy, but it’s not “dip” by any means. Really the only reason you would need a fork is if you don’t like folding your slice (folding keeps it rigid).
Rosemary says
September 19, 2015 at 5:19 pmHow many portions does this recipe feed please?
Janice James says
September 5, 2015 at 1:36 pmTrying to eat low-carb and only eat what we prepare at home. Tough to do everyday! Hubby was doubtful about this recipe, but loved it! Made my own sauce with organic tomato paste plus cayenne, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Cooked red bell pepper and onions in the microwave for two minutes and added as toppings. Yes, veggies added carbs, but worth it! Sure we needed a fork it eat the pizza, but that, too, was worth it! Thanks for the recipe!
Kimberly Grabinski says
September 9, 2015 at 10:31 amThanks for the feedback, I very much appreciate it!
Jen Zolak says
August 22, 2015 at 6:39 pmThis is so good! Awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I substituted nutritional yeast for the parmesan and used low fat cream cheese, and it was amazing. It tastes a bit like a pizza frittata.
Maritza says
August 19, 2015 at 7:50 pmi made this today and it was delicious!!
Michele says
August 16, 2015 at 9:48 pmfor goodness sakes, can people stop obsessing over a few carbs?!!! I am a personal trainer, 45 years old and in great shape. I understand the low carb diets buy everyone needs some carbs. Yes I eat high protein, very low sugar, high fiber and also limit carbs but not eating any carbs is not realistic or healthy.
Try cycling your carbs and consume them after exercise or after fasting to ensure they are not stored as fat. Yes go for higher protein and healthy fats but please do not go crazy on eating no carb all the time!!
Toni says
September 29, 2015 at 4:14 amI think you are missing the point in the carb free crust…by cutting out the carbs in the crust which is the bread, you are cutting out the un-necessary carbs, you can still get some healthy carbs by adding in some peppers, tomatoes, fruit, ect. I had WLS and cannot eat bread for the rest of my life and I’m super excited about this carb free crust! Hoping my family will love it as well!
Jayne says
May 24, 2019 at 4:05 pmWell goodness, Michele…as a diabetic, I am cutting out as many carbs I can. The only way to do so is to find replacements for my old go to dishes. This looks like a great one!
Lydia says
June 1, 2019 at 7:09 pmMe too!
Ase says
May 31, 2015 at 8:30 amIt definitely has carbs but it’s a low-carb recipe. When carb counting 15g of carbs= 1 net carb.
Low carb eating still requires some carbs. This is helpful for people like me who are diabetic.
Can’t wait to try this recipe.
c says
March 19, 2015 at 7:12 pmThank you! This was good.
I had 1/3 fat cream cheese on hand and it still worked….
Heidi says
March 14, 2015 at 5:47 pmI have been on Jorge Cruise 100 Diet for 3 week and have lost 15 lb eating low carbohydrates every thing in this pizza is on the diet. It is free of sugar calories under 2 carbs. I eat pizza, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding and lose weight. Thank you so much the pizza is absolutely incredible.
Brittney Dillinger says
March 10, 2015 at 1:33 pmI am eager to try this pizza, but I feel I must tell you that this is not at all a “no carb” pizza. I see many are trying to defend you by saying it is, but it isn’t.
Mozzarella: 2.25g Carbohydrates for 1 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/26?manu=&fgcd=
Parmesan: 7.89g carbohydrates for 1/4 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/32?manu=&fgcd=
Cream cheese: 9.23g carbohydrates for 8oz
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/17?manu=&fgcd=
Egg: 0.72g carbohydrates for 2 large eggs
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/112?manu=&fgcd=
This would be a low carb pizza, for sure, and I am going to give it a go, but I would recommend changing the title as many people will get screwed up. A lot of people are trying to remain low carb or even stay in a state of ketosis and something like this that actually has carbohydrates (all from sugars, too, none coming from dietary fiber) they could get overly zealous and consume more than necessary.
joanne says
August 14, 2015 at 3:40 ami am pretty sure she meant carbs in the starch meaning i.e complex carbs.
elizabetnh says
August 28, 2015 at 5:53 pmyou are right about saying how many carbs. You do not eat the whole pizza in a sitting
James says
March 9, 2015 at 10:09 amIt’s absolutely low carb. Theres no carb in cheese. Non in eggs. very little in tomato sauce.
Brittney Dillinger says
March 10, 2015 at 1:29 pmAh, yes there is. All dairy products have carbohydrates due to the lactose (sugars found in milk).
Mozzarella: 2.25g Carbohydrates for 1 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/26?manu=&fgcd=
Parmesan: 7.89g carbohydrates for 1/4 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/32?manu=&fgcd=
Plus, the cream cheese and eggs have carbohydrates.
Cream cheese: 9.23g carbohydrates for 8oz
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/17?manu=&fgcd=
Egg: 0.72g carbohydrates for 2 large eggs
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/112?manu=&fgcd=
Rosemary says
September 19, 2015 at 5:18 pmthanks for adding these, it would have taken me ages to work it all out. so cheers
Kate says
March 8, 2015 at 8:46 pmGet the walden farms basil and tomato sauce. Ive used it to make my own pizzas with pita bread and its on point! The sauce has ZERO carbs. So that right there cuts out alot of carbs that everyone is complaining about. I’m excited to make this!!
Kaitlin says
March 5, 2015 at 1:11 pmThis pizza was absolutely incredible! I used 1/3 fat cream cheese and had to leave it in for about 27 minutes to get golden brown but it was excellent. Would definitely make again! Thank you for the recipe!
Kimberly Taylor says
March 2, 2015 at 6:51 pmI would like to follow along with you on removing the additives, GMO, and living on REAL honest to goodness plants and vegetables. I want to get to the point where me and my family can live off the land. Grow/harvest our foods. My husband is diabetic so I have to do this for us both. It will take a while. But, bring it on; we can do this! Along with your pizza. :o)
Farm living will be ours soon.
Thanks.
Shoot for the stars, so when you float to the moon you’re still above the clouds!!!
Kim Taylor
Bianca says
March 2, 2015 at 1:35 pmthis is an excellent idea I’ve been craving pizza. Definitely going to have to try it. But will have to make some adjustments and eat a very small portion because it is not completely carb free.
I do suggest changing the name to low-carb not no-carb
just in the crust alone the cream cheese, being full fat is 1 carb per oz
eggs also have carbs and garlic powder is EXTREMELY high in carbs. Fresh garlic would be an excellent adjustment to the recipe since it has way fewer carbs than garlic powder does.
James says
March 9, 2015 at 10:10 amWhere do you get your information? Fat does not equal carbohydrates.
Janette says
February 15, 2015 at 8:59 pmThis sounds pretty interesting! I think I’m going to have to try it out since I am trying to eat less carbs! Thanks for sharing!
Kristin says
January 19, 2015 at 8:49 pmI’m a little disappointed b/c it’s labeled as NO Carb, but has almost 20 (more if you use the amount of sauce required) carbs…Should be low carb recipe…maybe.
Lee says
December 4, 2014 at 4:13 pmid like to try making your no carb pizza but I’m unable to do dairy from cow and sheep. Would you have any suggestions for me?
Saya says
December 2, 2014 at 12:40 amNot that this isn’t on the healthy side, but it definitely has carbs. Maybe “low carb pizza”?
Parth P says
November 22, 2014 at 12:21 pmAny way to make this without using eggs?
Linda says
November 7, 2014 at 12:04 pmThe “Somercize Plan” is actually called Food Combining, and it’s been around way longer than Suzanne has. It actually works, if you can stick to it, and if I were you, I’d check out books at the library that actually call it what it is………food combining.
Jacq says
November 1, 2014 at 10:54 amAwesome recipe – I have made it – tastes great! But – it isn’t no carb – it is low carb as long as you control your portion 🙂 Every ingredient has carbs in this recipe – all cheese, eggs and spices have carbs. So would the tomato sauce 🙂 Still a great recipe 🙂
Sarah says
October 27, 2014 at 11:33 amFirstly, fruits and veggies are part of the carbohydrate family. Carbohydrates are the main energy source for our bodies (that’s why you feel exhausted and crappy on a low-carb diet). Our bodies use proteins to build and repair muscles and carbohydrates as a primary source of fuel.
Secondly, I plugged in the ingredients for this and it’s wicked high in calories for even just a small serving. I mean, it’s basically just a big pan of cheese… I do not understand how anyone could think this was healthy. I mean, just be sensible about portion control and have a slice of regular pizza once in a while…
amanda says
October 27, 2014 at 9:39 pmWhen on a low carb diet, one may subtract fiber and certain other carbs to get the net carb total. The main part of low carb dieting is avoiding sugars and starches. I’ve lost a substantial amount of weight using this method, and the most important reason I chose this diet was the fact that counting calories was not part of it. I enjoy rich flavorfull foods. Unfortunately most fruits are out due to the high fructose content, but vegetables are mainly fibers. It’s a lifestyle choice and a trade off. To each his own, so you diet your way and we’ll go ahead and diet ours. 😉
Yolanda says
October 3, 2014 at 3:37 pmMmmm……looks and sounds delish. I’m making it for supper tonight. Can’t wait! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Stacy says
October 2, 2014 at 12:16 pmI am curious as to the calories content and carb content. Tomato sauce has carbs.
Sarah says
October 3, 2014 at 12:19 amIt isn’t as high in carbs as real pizza, but it is high in fat. Very high.
Natalie says
September 6, 2014 at 4:50 pmI’m not following any carb-free plans, yet I would still LOVE to eat that pizza. It looks crazy good!
Save me a slice 🙂
Martcia says
August 7, 2014 at 10:53 amI made this last night and my husband loves pizza and he loved this one. Thanks for sharing
RobinJeanne says
July 29, 2014 at 8:24 pmAlso I cooked the crust about twice as long as they sugest so it would be crisp and it almost was. I was able to pick it up with my hands though still a little droopy, I cook it longer maybe 30 minutes next time.
RobinJeanne says
July 29, 2014 at 8:22 pmThere is about 4 carbs per slice (out of 8)… but still 4 in comparison to 18….. I just made it tonight and it was good. I’m think of doing something sweet with it…. like cinnimon danish with nutra sweet……
Carrie says
June 26, 2014 at 4:13 pmUmmm just went through the entire grocery store only to find out that there’s no such thing as no carb cream cheese. Full fat cream cheese that you suggest to use has 16grams of carbs for 8oz which is what your recipe calls for. SO DISAPPOINTED. Did anyone whose made this read the nutrition facts on the cream cheese??
Cheryl says
June 17, 2014 at 7:45 pmI have been using this recipe for years. My favorite topping is pesto, spinach, tomatoes, fresh garlic, spinach, fresh mozzarella, and sausage.
Lakisha says
May 17, 2014 at 7:27 pmMy six year old gave the pizza a thumbs up. I was concerned I made the crust wrong because it was very loose. I poured it on a silpat and it still got stuck. The good news is I can have my pizza cravings fed. Do you have the nutritional info?
Kelly says
May 14, 2014 at 2:08 amPersonally, in my studies, there is no scientific evidence that only eating certain kinds of foods together is necessary. Actually, certain ingredients aid in the absorption of other ingredients, so eating a mixed amount of carbs, fat, and protein is ideal.
If you want to cut simple carbs such as refined sugar, go for it. Where I would worry is the lack of whole grain which has fiber and b-vitamins.
Although the pizza looks delicious, it wouldn’t be something that would be a “healthy” option. You could probably create a really yummy buckwheat pizza crust, or a pizza crush using alternative flours like quinoa and so on. Then using less cheese and focusing more on fresh veggies and a homemade marinara.
However, another thing to consider, if you don’t eat pizza very often at all, regular pizza won’t kill you. But, if looking specifically for a healthy option pizza, you should try the suggestions above.
sarah says
October 2, 2014 at 4:37 pmActually, if you read her books she does back it up with her doctor that did a ton of research on not combining. As to the whole grains; we get plenty, I start off with oatmeal, cream of wheat, grape nuts or shredded wheat. I also enjoy whole durum wheat pasta, I just pair it with a yummy filled vegetable marinara sauce. Its a healthy eating plan that does work and doesn’t deprive you.
peggy bennett says
October 3, 2014 at 11:55 pmThere are some of us who can’t do grains because of health reasons. I bought my blood sugar numbers to normal and cured insulin resistance by cutting grains out and lo and behold I found out that they are high glycemic and what has been making me very sick for a long time- I eat grains and I’m sick and sleepy. I eat new potatoes and beans for my carbs and I have the most energy I’ve had in twenty years . My cholesterol numbers and all vitamin panels are normal so obviously the fat isn’t hurting me. Fat keeps blood sugar from rising too much. I eat tons of fresh veggies too. I believe it’s the trans fats like margarine and Crisco as well as highly processed oils and factory farmed meat that are bad for you when it comes to fat.
patty says
May 4, 2014 at 10:03 amThis pizza turned out so darn good, I cant wait until next weekend to have it again!! I used shredded parmesan cheese instead of grated by accident and it’s the only way I will make it from now on!! I used about 3/4 cup. I found the sugar free Ragu with no problem. So yummy!! THANKS FOR THE RECIPE!!
Kimberly Grabinski says
May 4, 2014 at 10:15 amThanks for letting me know you enjoyed it! And that’s an interesting tip to use shredded parmesan, maybe I will try that!
Mandy says
May 2, 2014 at 12:08 pmDo you have the nutrition info for this pizza?
Kathy says
April 6, 2014 at 7:24 pmI was pleasantly surprised with how good this turned out. I divided the recipe in half and used a glass pie plate. Having to give up pizza is the toughest of all. This recipe is better than most gluten free recipes!
As for the sauce…I’ve been making my own for years and just as easy as opening a store jar sauce. Get a 28oz can of Tomato Purée (get the good kind). It is very low in sodium and sugars and is nice and thick. You can add dried Italian seasoning blend, garlic and sea salt to taste and simmer while you cook the rest. Use fresh herbs if you want to make it better but dried is very good. I add some EVOO when I’m making this for pasta sauce but no oil needed for pizza since the cheese adds enough fat. Enjoy!
Connie says
April 23, 2015 at 6:36 amYou don’t use fennel in your sauce? Fennel is the main ingredient that makes pizza sauce taste like pizza sauce. Without it you have nothing more than marinara.
Nancy says
April 1, 2014 at 8:23 amI would love to know what kind of cheese has no carbs and stop has flavor, not to mention the pepperoni, sauce, eggs, etc. While this may be low in calories, I doubt it has zero carbs!
Randi says
April 2, 2014 at 5:49 pmCheese usually has less then 1g carbs per serving. Eggs have .5g carbs per whole egg and pepperoni has 0g carbs per serving. It is not CARB FREE, it is LOW in carbs.
Andrew says
April 6, 2014 at 1:41 amMost cheeses do. What planet are you from?
MC says
April 6, 2014 at 10:51 amAll cheese has none or very little carbs.
Denise says
May 3, 2014 at 7:30 amGetting carbs from unprocessed things like cheese and fruits is 100% better for you than getting carbs from process foods like bread ect. And yes you CAN get unprocessed cheese.
Kristin says
April 1, 2014 at 12:59 amI made this last night and my husband and we loved it. He has been trying for years to loose weight and he now has more options. Thank you for posting this and your other ideas too.
Sally says
March 12, 2014 at 1:44 pmI made this it was delicious.
Shari says
February 24, 2014 at 8:24 pmCheese and eggs, pepperoni and sausage have 0 carbs. C’mon people…I’m making this now and cant wait to try it…I am currently on Atkins. I will let you know what I think…and
thanks for the recipe!
Danielle says
February 10, 2014 at 11:14 amHave you heard of Trim Healthy Mama? It is similar to the Suzanne Sommers diet. I have done both and find them both effective and less painful and more balanced than other approaches. There are a lot of people currently don’t the Trim Healthy Mama plan, you should look into it!
Kimberly Grabinski says
February 10, 2014 at 11:16 amI haven’t but I’ll look it up, thanks for the info!
Melanie says
January 13, 2014 at 8:53 pmI really like the recipe just wondering if cooking it longer would make the crust crispier? Any advice on how to get a more crispy crust?
Marianne says
January 7, 2014 at 12:49 pmthis isnt carb free, half the pizza is half your days allowance on induction
M. DuBois says
December 25, 2013 at 5:34 pmI would like to print this recipe!
Sherrill says
February 5, 2014 at 10:19 amI want to print out the recipe, but I don’t want to print out all the following .
Can you help ? Thanks.
Victoria says
November 17, 2013 at 11:54 amThis is NOT carb free. Eat the whole thing and that’s 20 carbs gone. I think you should read the atkins book and you’ll learn cheese, eggs and tomato sauce DO contain carbs! This is a low carb pizza but no way carb free.
JJ says
December 4, 2013 at 11:44 amAre you gonna eat the whole pizza?!?!?!? Come on now, its a great recipe, no need to hate.
Victoria says
December 5, 2013 at 4:25 amObviously not but it’s described as being carb-free when it’s not.
Vicky Lee says
December 16, 2013 at 5:09 pmNo need to rage about it. You could always be polite and rational when leaving a comment. This is why men think women are hysterical creatures. At least you managed to hold back enough to not use caplocks on every letter.
It’s also extremely important to remain polite when you have your photo plastered next to your posts.
If you want my advice, play around with your own ingredients. The packages on my cheese and tomato sauce say zero. Try different brands if you’re not happy with your current choice. That’s something you have to fix yourself.
Gena says
January 6, 2014 at 2:01 pmAnyone who’s following a no carb diet would know that this is low carb, and its a sommersize recipe… Which allows you to at cheese and eggs.. So relax
Marianne says
January 7, 2014 at 12:51 pmsommersize? did you make that up? it is half your allowance on induction and whoever wrote it is carb free is stupid
tried it says
July 29, 2013 at 7:32 pmI tried this. It was good. I think I put too much cayenne pepper and I was not crazy about the strong oregano taste, will go easier on that next time. I cooked the crust longer than 17 minutes (30 min) and at about 365°. It did have crispiness to it but the consistency, as mentioned in previous comments, is like a thin layer of quiche, quite eggy. It was good, next time I will use veggy toppings along with the mozzarella and Pepperoni’s. This was a trial run, my husband liked it, he said it was a nice “snack” lol….he missed the bread I think.
Laurie says
July 19, 2013 at 6:02 pmThis was super good! As others have commented, this pizza is not carb free but based on the tomato sauce and cheese I used, plus pepperoni and mushrooms, if I divided this pizza into four servings, each serving would have 5-6 g of carbs. Papa John’s pepperoni and mushroom pizza has 37g of carbs in just one slice!
Jaime Payne says
June 2, 2013 at 7:15 pmI am confused with how this can be carb free. This is the information I got from Calorie Count http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php for just the crust:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 374 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1,108
Calories from Fat 899
Total Fat 99.9g
Saturated Fat 60.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 617mg
Sodium 1315mg
Total Carbohydrates 10.9g
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 46.7g
Nutrition Grade C
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
This is not Carb Free. Even when divided by 10 servings, the crust alone comes out to 1.1 g carbs.
Nancy says
May 22, 2013 at 6:39 pmI made this tonight and it was awesome but not a zero carb pizza. Mine came out to 10 carbs. 1 block of cream cheese is 8 grams then you have Parmesan and mozzarella and the tomato sauce/marinara… and eggs…
Tess says
August 13, 2013 at 3:05 pmParm, Mozarella and eggs are all 0 carbs. The only things adding carbs would be cream cheese and the marinara sauce…
Victoria says
December 5, 2013 at 4:29 amUntrue, there are carbs in cheese and a medium egg has 0.6 carbs! Recipes like these are the reason people complain low carbing doesn’t work for them because they really have no idea how many carbs they are consuming and they just overload on low carb foods, taking them over their limit. I know labeling a recipe as “no carb” is a surefire way to get visitors (thanks Google) but it’s irresponsible and whoever made that choice should know better.
Karen says
May 15, 2013 at 8:37 pmMade this tonight. Oh, wow. My toppings were Italian sausage, red peppers, onion, mushroom, mozz and pepperoni. My husband won’t stop picking at it. So so good!! Thank you.
Denise Smith says
May 13, 2013 at 2:29 pmI was wondering can you use reduced fat cream cheese in this recipe also? I already have it in the house and could make everything right now! Thank you for this recipe. I love pizza and didn’t want to cut it completely out of the house.
Kim says
May 17, 2013 at 8:52 pmI don’t know for sure. I think maybe low-fat doesn’t fully blend as well but worth a shot? I can’t imagine it would be too bad.
let us know!
bravegirl says
May 10, 2013 at 2:52 pmI’ve done this same crust for a Mexican casserole–you just use salsa, and layer whatever Mexica condiments you want–jalepenos, cheeses, etc.
Gaz says
April 13, 2013 at 9:10 amHi I am going to try this tonight (on Atkins and housemate just made a pizza and now I REALLY want one! LOL) but you didn’t say how much pepper in the crust or Garlic Powder you used (in both)? Is there a standard measurement I am unaware of? 🙂 I would guess at like a teaspoon for each but confirmation would be nice. Don’t want to ruin it! LOL
Thanks
Angela says
April 9, 2013 at 3:30 pmI made this tonight and put it all into myfitnesspal.com under the recipe settings. I did not use the Ragu sauce, so my sauce had more carbs. Since I’m not an Atkins follower, this doesn’t terribly upset me. Using the ingredients I did, when cut into 8 pieces, each serving is 175 calories. Not bad for pizza! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
xo,
A
Kim says
April 9, 2013 at 5:22 pmThanks so much for the feedback!!!!
Angela says
April 9, 2013 at 9:22 pmYou’re very welcome!
Angela says
April 9, 2013 at 9:23 pmYou’re very welcome!
Priscilla White says
April 7, 2013 at 8:57 pmI just made the pizza and it was amazing!! This will be a favorite of mine for years to come :}
Kim says
April 7, 2013 at 9:12 pmThanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
Jen says
April 7, 2013 at 4:43 pmThis recipe was delicious and will be a staple in our lo/no carb arsenal. I used sausage and turkey bacon for toppings.
Kim says
April 7, 2013 at 7:55 pmThanks for letting me know!
Sandra says
January 16, 2014 at 9:43 amHi Kim,
I am on induction……Do you have anymore low carb recipes I can have on induction.
Thanks
Kimberly Grabinski says
January 16, 2014 at 10:03 amSandra,
I’m not sure about the ins and outs of induction but you can see my full recipe archive here: http://theysmell.com/i-said-so/recipes/
Thanks!
Ana says
March 24, 2013 at 12:40 pmDoes anyone know roughly how many servings this yields?
Kim says
March 24, 2013 at 3:22 pmI guess it depends upon the appetite. You can get 3-4 services for normal appetites but I swear one time I ate half the tray myself.
Naomi says
March 23, 2013 at 6:12 pmwhat seasonings did you add to your Ragu Sauce?
Naomi says
March 23, 2013 at 6:13 pmha ha. nevermind I see them in the recipe. I swear I am aging faster and faster these days. 🙂
Kim says
March 24, 2013 at 3:20 pmLOL it’s ok!
Roxie says
March 11, 2013 at 7:22 pmCheese has no carbs, I always use cream cheese that has less than 1carb not sure about the sauce… My daughter is type 1 diabetic and I can tell you that most all cheeses and types of cheeses have 0 carbs or very close to 0
Elisa says
March 8, 2013 at 4:05 pmTried this recipe and it was delicious! I accidentally added 1cup of Parmesan and used Prego 100% Natural Italian Heart Smart Traditional and then double the recipe. I put it on a cookie sheet(15slices). I track the nutritional value, so for 1 slice of this pizza(appox): Calories 237, 2 carbs, 15 fat, protein 18, sodium 489. I got my pizza fix and low carbs and it was yummy! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Kay-M says
March 4, 2013 at 11:19 amThis recipe is very misleading – how can you claim this has NO Carbs? At the very least, the cream cheese, marinara sauce and Mozz cheese ALL have carbs!
Anonymous says
March 15, 2013 at 8:02 pmCheese has no carbs actually. You might be confusing it carbs with fat.
Anonymous says
March 19, 2013 at 6:37 pmMost cheese, not all, has less than 1 gram of carbs for the entire block (which includes cream chz) and if you had read the recipe, she does note towards the bottom that it is hard to find a sauce with no sugar added, but it is possible. So I suppose she could re-name it to LOW carb pizza as not to upset you, but I’m pretty sure most people don’t get upset over their entire pizza having less than 10 carbs as compared to a normal pizza.
Jessica says
May 5, 2013 at 11:02 amMost people, yes, but then again most people don’t make low carb pizzas!
I’m following a Keto diet and even 3 carbs here or there will add up and create problems :/ How did she find cream cheese with no carbs? The brands I found at the store ranged from 1-3g of Carbs per serving (there are 8 servings in an 8oz. package). what gives?
Lori says
November 7, 2013 at 5:10 pmWe have a saying in the IT industry; you can have it fast, cheap or good-pick 2. It applies to food as well. If you care about your health, don’t buy pre-shredded cheeses and canned pasta sauce. Between the added sugars and chemicals you’re set for cancer, diabetes and heart-disease. Real cooking is simple and fun,
Use organic drained & peeled tomatoes, a splash of olive oil, salt & oregano in a blender for sauce (other herbs as you prefer). Buy block parmesan and either Horizon Organic cream cheese or make your own: http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-cream-cheese-so-easy-a-child-could-make-it/ . Voila! 0 carbs.
Mona says
February 2, 2013 at 12:50 pmTried this today and it was good! Husband is on Adkins so it was a treat him. Thank you!
Tara says
January 25, 2013 at 8:29 pmFABULOUS! I’ve been seeing this (and similar recipes online). I was unsure how it would turn out but every website would have DOZENS of rave reviews. Well add one more. It was DEE-LISH. Mine did turn out a little to fragile to hold but I couldn’t get over how “bread-like” it tasted. Definitely had the mouthfeel and FLAVOR. Also VERY filling.
Megan says
January 23, 2013 at 8:15 amDelicious! We had this last night and not only did it taste good, but it was very filling!
mary says
January 25, 2013 at 10:09 amSo does the crust on this pizza taste like a crust or is it mushy……….it looks delicious but interested in how the crust turns out?
Thanks
me says
January 23, 2013 at 3:52 amsuper high in fat! dumb how about eating balanced meals and having pizza on the rare without guilt instead of clogging arteries with extra fat.
Kim says
January 23, 2013 at 8:07 amFat does not clog arteries. Hydrogenated oils and trans-fats do but cheese and eggs do not. This is a myth the diet fad industry has been spreading for decades. Notice all the the processed “low-fat” foods with chemical ingredients and then look at how our obesity rates have gone UP, not down. Our food culture participates in a campaign of misinformation.
anna says
January 27, 2013 at 8:59 pmshe’s right, though. if you want pizza – have a slice of pizza on occasion.
sure, cheeses and eggs are far from the worst fat that you can have, but eating essentially cream cheese and mozz cheese for three meals is also pretty far away from a healthy meal. one slice of pizza alongside of some salad or a cup of soup really is the better choice here, isn’t it?
this looks delicious, and it does seem worth trying, i’m just saying this is really more another form of pizza, not a pizza replacement.
Kim says
January 23, 2013 at 8:11 amNot to mention the people who simply can’t have the carbs due to medical conditions.
Linda says
February 1, 2013 at 9:30 amOh my, for some reason the added fat lowers cholersterol ! I lost 70 pounds on Atkins and prior to the diet was a medical nightmare.. After all was said and done, eall my numbers annd BMI went to almost perfect.. The doctor said while he should say nothing good about Atkin’s he could say how great the results were.
CH says
January 15, 2013 at 8:04 pmAbsolutely delicious!
madison says
January 14, 2013 at 3:49 pmThis isn’t a no carb pizza, it is a LOW carb pizza
Pat Storozuk says
January 12, 2013 at 10:23 pmI have to admit that I was really skeptical about this recipe as I am a pizza lover and there is nothing better than a really good crust, but this was really good! Thumbs up! Thank you!
Nikki says
January 9, 2013 at 3:53 pmI have made this a few times and really enjoy it. My husband says it reminds him more of a lasagna than a pizza. I plan on trying to put some crumbled sausage that our family just ground up and seasoned earlier this week.
nope says
December 9, 2012 at 7:56 amTomatoes and cheese both have a lot of carbs.
annie says
December 17, 2012 at 8:48 pmcheese has zero carbs, plain tomatos a small amount
Toni Marie Caravello Feimer says
December 6, 2012 at 5:45 pmI love love love pizza but hate all the carbs bloating me up with a carb face. When we are on Atkins years ago, we used to order a huge sicilian pie and sit at the pizza parlor eating the cheese and sauce off the top. People thought we were nuts… but we were THIN. Now, I can have pizza and NOT worry about the carbs with the recipe. Thanks
Stacey says
November 14, 2012 at 6:38 pmI have made this several times when my husband and I want the taste of pizza. It is really good….I prefer this over fast food pizza. All in moderation folks!
Angela says
November 9, 2012 at 10:20 amLook up the recipe for a cauliflower pizza crust. It’s delicious, more crust like, and lower in fat. It involves shredding cauliflower, mixing with Italian herbs, garlic, mozzarella, and an egg. To make up for all. The cheese in the crust you can go really light over the toppings. Delicious, healthy and low carb. Win-win people!
Alison says
November 3, 2012 at 4:34 amAll of you need to look up the science behind a low carb diet, obviously. Yes, it is high in fat. But, fat does not make you fat, carbohydrates do. The creator of the South Beach diet (low carb diet that eventually re-introduces “good carbs” into your diet) originally created the diet for heart health and it eventually caught on as a weight loss fad. Any type of pizza should not be eaten in excess and this recipe applies to the same principal. I’ve done low carb several times in the past few years and have had profound success losing weight and keeping it off. I’ve eaten food worse and fattier than this liberally.
cali says
October 29, 2012 at 2:11 amWTF. This is cheese on cheese. Ahem, fat on fat. Dumbest thing to put in your body since the fried twinkie. Good luck losing the pounds by piling on pounds of cheese.
Kat says
December 4, 2012 at 12:51 pmOviously you dont know what you are talking about cali… FAT DOESNT MAKE YOU FAT! SUGAR DOES… AKA carbs etc. thats what your body breaks it down into and spends most of its time getting rid of instead of fat, but when you eliminate sugar and carbs your body can burn fat like its supposed to. Fat is not bad for you. It helps you.
O says
October 14, 2012 at 7:33 pmSo this recipe is low carb, but it is high fat. I understand that it may be a good option for diabetes, but it seems silly for people who are simply trying to cut carbs to lose weight. People need to learn how to just make better choices, like perhaps a thin crust pizza with light cheese and lots of veggies. It’s a much healthier way of thinking than cutting out an entire macronutrient.
Jessi says
September 29, 2012 at 8:46 pmYou really shouldn’t say this is a no carb pizza. There are carbs in it. The cheeses (cream cheese – 6g, mozzarella cheese – 2g-4g, parm – 1g) all have carbs.
Kellady says
October 16, 2012 at 10:38 amI was thinking the same thing, Jessi!
Sharon says
September 26, 2012 at 12:28 pmYou are a Genius! Just started Somersizing 2 days ago and have already lost 2lbs. Thanks to you I eon’t feel deprived when my hubby and kids order pizza on Friday night.
Shannon says
September 24, 2012 at 1:30 pmI’m on a low-carb bariatric surgery diet and I tried this last night- it was FANTASTIC! I really felt like I had an actual slice of pizza for the first time in many months. Thank you so much!!
Stacey says
September 13, 2012 at 6:37 pmHad this tonight, It was delish! Will definetly make this again!
Lois says
September 4, 2012 at 8:06 pmThis was the best!!!! My son is a diabetic and he thought this was the greatest!! He ate 3 huge pieces. We put peppers and mushrooms. If you like pizza this is the BOMB!!!!
Silvia says
August 19, 2012 at 6:52 pmI just made this pizza tonight–it’s awesome. I cooked the crust almost 40 minutes until it was crispy. Then made a combo pizza with mini pepperoni, black olives, anchovies, onion. It came out amazing. 11 grams of carbs for 1/4 of the pizza. Totally worth it. Satisfied my craving for pizza. Thanks for posting the recipe! Made in an 11 x 13 glass baking dish.
Erica Rebman says
August 12, 2012 at 3:57 pmTHANK YOU SO MUCH!!! My husband is doing the carb diet for a work contest and he was craving pizza so bad!! We love pizza and have it about once a week so this really saved him!! It is so delicious I might just make it for everyone sometimes!! 🙂
Amy Earhart says
August 5, 2012 at 12:15 amMy daughter is on the Ketogenic diet and has been for 2 years!!! This will work splendedly for her!!!! I can’t wait to make it for her!!! Thank you
Crys says
August 4, 2012 at 1:43 pmSo I’ve been doing a low carb/ low sugar diet since April due to a medical problem,and I have done quite well and feel better than I have in a very long time. I understand to some people it does not seem logical to eat more fats than grains but If done correctly you do eat more veggies and and fruits and better foods. Its not like low carbers only chew on lard, fat and animal by products. With that beibg said ; Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Yes there are some carbs in this but your body needs some carbs to function. Thank you for posting this! you have helped be fight my cravings for another day. And keep the low carb food suggestions coming.
Chasity Haynes says
July 29, 2012 at 8:18 pmI had a time with my pizza i thought it was kinda a waste of money I followed the instructions step by step i let the pizza crust cook for 17 mins and cool for 10 mins before toppings when I went to go eat the pizza the crust was still not cooked all the way… I rather just not eat pizza
Edie says
July 28, 2012 at 10:17 pmHow much garlic powder did you use? I don’t see a measurement for that so I assume it’s “to taste.”
Thanks. I’m looking forward to making this for my family.
Sharyn says
July 26, 2012 at 6:57 pmThis is actually easier and (if you catch a sale) cheaper to make! My oldest, who is 15 and very picky about his pizzas, begged me to make another one. I did not use the casserole dish but a regular pizza pan. The crust is still soft, but it’s amazing!!
Kelly says
July 23, 2012 at 5:22 pmJust made this and it was delish!
gj says
July 23, 2012 at 12:24 pmI found it very amazing, if you’ve been on low carbs for any length of time you gladly welcome pizza! Yes it’s not zero carbs but it’s fabulous. Regardless of all the complaing. Thanks for taking the time to share this to those of us that appreciate a new meal!
Sylvia says
July 21, 2012 at 7:34 amSounds good. Although it def. lower carb than tradional pizza, dairy products have carbs so this is not NO CARB. ;*)
Nance says
July 18, 2012 at 9:36 pmI just made this and it was oh sooo good!! Topped it off with lots of veggies and my husband loved it!!! He didn’t even miss the bread! Def will do it again! Thanks
amy says
July 18, 2012 at 3:55 pmThank you (and my Pinterest friends) for posting this recipe! My husband has been lo-carbing it for about a year, and his one downfall is always craving pizza. I started Atkins about 3 wks ago, and I will def. be making this recipe this week! And I’ll also use some of the tips from below (like cooking on a pizza stone and using the crust base for additional recipe ideas).
jum says
July 18, 2012 at 8:08 amEggs are fat and so is the cheese how about you try a really thin crust and some nice cheese and have a bit less pizza and enjoy a REAL pizza and skip the low carb bullshit that will eventually give you all gallstonea…
Carin says
July 20, 2012 at 10:48 pmI’m sorry that you still believe in conventional wisdom but fat is actually good for you! Eggs, good! Fat, good! Why don’t YOU cut the bullshit and cut out grains! they’re the real problem today. Too many grains/carbs/sugars whatever, is bad for your body and is not how we are supposed to sustain ourselves.
Melanie says
July 16, 2012 at 11:36 amFirst WOW it was delicious! My kids demanded MORE! Second its not a NO carb 🙁 big sad face, BUT it is a really really good LOW carb pizza 😀 huge happy face! It has 7g of carbs per quarter. BUT its still amazing and can be eaten on a low carb diet! Can’t wait to try it again. OH and three if you like a crispy crust try using a baking stone instead of glass or aluminum, I used a Pamper Chef bar pan and it made it crispy! Thanks for the super yummy recipe!
RumpyDog! says
July 15, 2012 at 2:37 pmFound ya on Pinterest! This sounds so unusual that I gotta try it!
Amber says
July 13, 2012 at 7:42 pmI was really hoping this didn’t have eggs in it, it was almost perfect for my sister who has allergies to eggs and wheat (and tons of other things)
Jess says
July 15, 2012 at 9:41 pmThe hubs has an egg allergy too. :/ I’m stumped on how this could be substituted. 🙁
Melanie says
July 16, 2012 at 11:38 amWhat about something from this website…. lots of great egg subs, hopefully you can find something that will work!
http://www.egglesscooking.com/egg-substitutes/
BH says
July 11, 2012 at 6:56 pmI was thinking the same thing Ruth. Also, I know this does not say this, but just because it hardly has any carbs, does not automatically make it healthy(which this was not claimed to be:) But think about your ingredients and toppings, what you are putting on there can be high in sodium, cholesterol and trans and saturated fats. All things that can out way the cost of consuming carbs. Just because something is low in carbs does not necessarily make it good for you. Just wanted to throw this out there:-)
Ruth says
July 10, 2012 at 9:51 amJust so you know, this is not ZERO carbs. Cream cheese has some carbs, and all tomato sauce is going to have some carbs. Mozzarella cheese may or may not have any carbs. This would be what I would call Low Carb Pizza. Just sayin.
Kolae says
July 15, 2012 at 7:21 pmcheese has no carbs ruth. Full cream cheese also has no carbs look on the back of the boxes. Also, I found a pizza sauce with 2% carbs which is very little. It is true it doesn’t have carbs no meal really does but it might as well have no carbs. Try not to be a know it all it looks bad. As for this Pizza it was great!
Kolae says
July 15, 2012 at 7:22 pmsorry it DOES have carbs but very little,
Mary Ellen says
July 1, 2012 at 6:40 pmMade this tonight for my boyfriend who is on the atkins diet..he absolutely loved it!!! this “crust” base opened my mind to many different new recipes I can make him..thanks a bunch!! We will be making this again..and very soon!
Nancy Bartlett says
June 29, 2012 at 7:58 pmsounds great can hardly wait to go to the store to get everything. Thanks for sharing.
Stacey Caufield says
June 26, 2012 at 3:56 pmWe eat this pizza bi-monthly and just love it. It is one of the meals that my husband, kids and I never tire of! Fantastic!
Mandy says
June 19, 2012 at 8:15 amI made this last night and I could not have been more pleased. My husband was very skeptical saying that I should have just got a whole wheat crust instead so that I wouldn’t screw it up! However as soon as he tried it he was incredibly impressed. I did make a few changes in that I doubled the crust and used 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Also the San Marzano pizza sauce has very minimal sugar and tastes great too. With part skim mozzarella and pre cooked and crumbled turkey sausage, I had a delicious dinner ready in no time flat with a family of boys as pleased as ever! Thank you so much 🙂
Terry says
May 31, 2012 at 5:40 pmI just made this! I cooked “the crust” for 22 minutes….would definitely cook a little longer next time. Also I found if you let the pizza cool down a little before you cut into it., that helps to keep it “firm”. But it tasted AWESOME!! Definitely curbs your pizza cravings and filling too!!! By my calculations the whole pizza has 29 carbs in it 🙂 I cound not find marinara sauce with no sugar in it, I used sbarro’s……30 carbs in the whole jar and you only need 1/2 (if that) for this pizza!! My mozz cheese had 8 carbs and the cream cheese had 16 total!! Delicious!!!!
gail says
May 29, 2012 at 8:34 amthe thing is- it’s not NO carb… it’s got carbs – just LOW carb… i hope your readers are not fooled and think it’s really no carb – anything with cheese and tomato sauce has carbs – just low.
Theresa says
May 27, 2012 at 8:18 pmBTW, Walmart generic pizza sauce has no sugar :0)
Thanks for the great pizza recipe!
Liz says
May 14, 2012 at 1:33 pmJust made this, better then normal pizza!! SO excited to try this again, and again. My 3 yr old daughter loved it and I feel great feeding it to her.
Lauren says
May 8, 2012 at 10:49 amThis is an amazing recipe! I have to admit, I was skeptical at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. I made a buffalo chicken pizza with Frank’s wing sauce (0 carbs!), spinach and sharp cheddar, and it was just like regular pizza.
gemie says
April 27, 2012 at 8:44 pmThis was FAnTASTIC!!!!! I used tomato slices instead of sauce and hamburger onion and pepperoni on one half and feta, olive and spinach on the other. We LOVED it!!!!
leah- diaries of a domestic goddess says
April 23, 2012 at 7:54 pmI totally bookmarked this! I am going to try it!
Leslie says
April 22, 2012 at 6:12 pmAMAZING!! I added some banana peppers and it was perfection! My Little boy even liked it. Its definitely something I’ll make again. Ill cook the crust a bit longer next time so its crispier but this is delicious!
Amy says
April 3, 2012 at 7:38 pmI love this…I just made it for our “hockey snack” everyone gave it two thumbs up….thank you soooo much for sharing this…I saved a few pieces for lunch tomorrow 🙂
Rachel says
March 26, 2012 at 7:30 pmSo excited about this! I have it cooking in the oven right now and cannot wait to take a bit! Being low carb is HARD to do especially being a low carb college student! This recipe is letting me be able to eat my favorite foods still! I added a little bit of Bacon to the pizza for a little something extra 🙂
kristen says
March 10, 2012 at 8:45 pmGreat recipe! Cream cheese and mozzarella my favs! I’m so excited to try out that “crust”! I’ve been making squash pizzas. Another great pizza cheat and you might like it if you want a “crisper” crust experience. Just slice some yellow squash lengthwise. oil it and grill it or saute until golden brown. Put in ungreased baking pan and top with your sauce, cheese and toppings and bake at 400 until cheese it melted. Top with parm. Sooo good! Tastes like pizza! I’m addicted to it plus I get my veggies! 🙂
Lindsey says
March 2, 2012 at 12:44 pmThanks so much for sharing this recipe! I made it for my husband and myself today for lunch. It was delicious. I think I will cook my crust a bit longer next time to make it a little crispier 🙂
Jen says
March 2, 2012 at 5:13 amLOVE THIS! Posted a link to this page on my blog, wanted to make sure I gave you credit for the latest yummy dish I made!! Thank you!
eva says
February 27, 2012 at 3:01 pmmaking marinara sauce is laughingly easy… just fry some diced onions, add minced garlic, basil, thyme, paprika, oregano and salt and add tomato paste, same amount of water and a bit of red wine. if you want it to have veggies you can add diced tomatoes and peppers, or carrot…
Kylah says
February 27, 2012 at 10:50 amShe means that there is no bread. If you are on a carb free diet, like me, you can have cheese because it is dairy. Also cheese has like no carbs.. The most I have seen is 2g of carbs so read alittle bit more.
Anon says
February 19, 2012 at 6:22 pmYou should probably consider renaming this dish – cheese is made with milk, which is mostly carbs and marinara sauce with tomatoes which is pretty much ALL carbs. Just because there’s no sugar added or processed carbohydrates doesn’t mean that there aren’t any carbs in this dish.
Alynn Reuter says
February 20, 2012 at 10:59 amI don’t know where you got your carb facts from you need to go to a diabetic class if you think cheese is full of carbs
Anon says
February 22, 2012 at 9:29 pmI didn’t say that cheese is FULL of carbs, I was saying that cheese is not carb-free. No dairy products are carb-free because milk contains carbohydrates – that’s what lactose = glucose + galactose, which are carbohydrates. Sure, cheese is more fat and protein than milk is, but that’s besides the point. I’m just pointing out that it’s misleading to name this recipe NO CARB when it actually does contain carbs. And tomato sauce is pretty much all carbs despite having no sugar added. For people who can’t understand this concept, bread/pasta/rice are not the only things that are made of carbs – fruits are all carbs, veggies are varying amounts of carbs and sometimes protein, beans are high in protein but also high in carbs, etc.
Kylah says
February 27, 2012 at 10:53 amYou can eat good carbs which are in cheese and fruits and veggies. No/ low carb diet is no grains.
Angie says
March 18, 2012 at 11:30 amI agree saying NO CARB is saying there arent any carbs to count. I count my carbs including the ones in my cheese and Eggs. I’ve seen people count the carbs in spices. So Low carb? Yes. Low glycemic? Yes. No carb? Heck no!
Melissa @ Crafting To Do says
February 18, 2012 at 8:47 pmThanks so much for the inspiration to make this http://craftingtodo.blogspot.com/2012/02/pizza-pizza-pizza.html ! I am now able to make gluten free pizza for my husband that we both like!! Thanks again!
Mommato3 says
February 17, 2012 at 1:08 pmDoes anyone know the fat, calorie and all that count??
Elizabeth M says
February 9, 2012 at 1:04 pmHow much garlic powder should be used in the crust and for the pizza?
CHen says
February 2, 2012 at 9:01 pmI hate to tell you this but cheese, eggs, and marinara sauce all have carbs in them. They may be trace amounts but they’re still there.
Ellen says
February 4, 2012 at 6:28 pmOf course they do, but they add up to next to nothing once mixed together and spread out. This pizza is like 1 net carb per slice, if that.
Elena says
November 17, 2017 at 6:46 pmThat is why it’s called ALMOST no carb pizza
Susan says
February 1, 2012 at 7:38 pmI just made this tonight and while delicious, I didn’t do my carb count until after eating (shame on me…) – I found the lowest carb pizza sauce available and only topped with cheese and pepperonis, but the cream cheese added 24 carbs and since I ate about 1/4 of the pizza it definitely put me over the edge for my daily carb limit!! What brand cream cheese do you use to lower the carbs?!?
Ellen says
February 4, 2012 at 6:31 pmWhat cream cheese are you using? The off-brand I have (block kind) has 2 cabs per 1 oz, serving, and 8 servings in the box. That’s 16 carbs for the total block. Spread out and cut in to 24 slices, that’s .67 carbs per slice.
Shayla says
February 1, 2012 at 9:52 amThis pizza was Fabulous. My Husband and I are on our third week of a low carb diet. Pizza hit the spot. He was hesitant at first. But gobbled it up. I used Turkey sausage and Boars head Turkey Pepperoni. Thank you very much. This is a keeper
Kimberly B says
January 22, 2012 at 6:21 pmI made this tonight… It was fantastic. Hubby went back for seconds. Delish!
Katie says
January 22, 2012 at 8:16 amHad this on pizza night and didn’t miss the real thing! YUM! I used low-fat cream cheese & regular pizza sauce. It was good the next day cold for lunch too. Thanks for posting!
Julie says
January 17, 2012 at 6:39 pmSO good! Next time i’ll butter the pan like you said, i used foil instead! lol, oh well, still tastes great!
Christina says
January 17, 2012 at 2:04 pmThis sounds great! I can’t wait to try it. I’m doing weight watchers though and have to figure out how to calculate the points for the dish. Any ideas?
Lauren says
January 20, 2012 at 8:41 amI am doing weight watchers as well and I put it into the recipie builder, added 1 cup of shredded part skim mozzarella cheese and one cup of sauce ( not sure if I will use the entire cup) turkey pepperoni with 24 pieces. Cut it into 24 pieces and it’s 2 pts a piece! 2 pieces is 4 pts plus and 3 is six pts plus!!! So everything is the same except what I tweaked in the beginning of the post! Hope that helps!
Christina says
January 26, 2012 at 3:43 pmVery helpful, Thank You!
Holly says
January 14, 2012 at 6:30 pmI cooked the crust longer as suggested by Christina… instead of marinara sauce I made a roasted red pepper sauce(no carbs). I topped it with cut up homemade meatballs (minus the bread crumbs), onion and mozzerella cheese. YUM!!!!!!
Jessica says
January 23, 2012 at 8:36 amHolly, Could you share the recipe for the roasted red pepper sauce? Please and thank you!
Holly says
July 12, 2012 at 1:58 pmRoasted Red Pepper Sauce
3 whole Roasted Red Bell Peppers , seeded( you can roast your own or use jarred)
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 cup Onion, finely diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
In a saucepan cook onion & garlic in olive oil until soft. Puree pepper’s in blender or food processor. Add pepper puree to cooked onion & garlic. Add salt & pepper. Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
This was very good on the No Carb Pizza crust. I also added oregano to the crust mixture the last time I made it and it was really good! You can also use this sauce on Shirataki Pasta sprinkled with Parmesean Cheese!
Missy says
February 23, 2018 at 9:23 pmFyi, yr recipe sounds great but red peppers actually have more carbs than tomatoes. Ck this quick reference chart from the dietdoctor.com. you might as well use 1/2 cup on top of crust. Raos marinara is 3 grms net for 1/2 cup.
The average red bell pepper is 4.5 carbs. But I will try yr recipe it sounds yummy!! But also try Fathead Pizza Dough, its amazing, 4 carbs per 2 slices. Google it,
Fathead Pizza Dough
judy says
January 14, 2012 at 11:42 amjust made it ..it was great!
DavetteB says
January 13, 2012 at 8:40 pmThanks for posting this – I had the Fast and easy book but it got lost in a move.
a scoop of plain protein powder in the crust might help tighten it up and still be low carb.
Christina says
January 12, 2012 at 3:56 amGreat recipe! I have made it twice now and it is amazing, especially since we are on a low carb diet. It fulfills my pizza craving and really does taste just like pizza! I would suggest cooking crust the first time for at least 25 minutes and put it on the lower rack in the oven. The first time I made it, it was so soft and mushy (cooked at 17 minutes). Last night, I put it on the bottom rack and cooked it till the bottom was a dark golden color. It made it more bread-ish instead of quiche-ish. Thanks so much for posting this recipe…love it!!!
Angela says
January 11, 2012 at 7:55 pmMy husband lost 120 lbs by doing a low-carb diet and he really likes this pizza.
Mary says
January 4, 2012 at 9:29 amThis is not no carb. All the different types of cheese used, as well as the marinara, has carbs. This is more of a low carb recipe. Still plan on trying.
Karla T says
September 11, 2011 at 6:04 pmThanks for posting this. We love Don Pepino’s Pizza Sauce.
marion says
July 16, 2011 at 4:25 pmThis is not carb fee pizza 1/2 cup jarred marinara sauce* has carbs…
Brooke says
May 8, 2017 at 2:47 pmIt doesn’t say it’s carb-free…
Mel @ Trailing After God says
May 11, 2011 at 6:37 pmThank you! This is perfect for me. I don’t want to just eat the toppings when we have pizza. I’m going to have to try this, though it sounds really odd 🙂
Blessings,
Mel
Please feel free to stop by: Trailing After God
Jenn says
March 5, 2011 at 9:29 pmYummy recipe, Kim!
Micah says
January 31, 2011 at 12:58 amI used way more mozzarella, came out well. Next time I will try 50/50 parmasian and the crust mixture, to try and firm it up. Still good though!
Diana says
January 18, 2011 at 7:41 pmYou are a wonderful soul!!! I too am on atkins and have been craving Pizza like CRAZY! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Kim says
January 18, 2011 at 7:46 pmI hope you enjoy it!
honey says
November 18, 2010 at 4:10 amITS AMAZING… BUT I JUST WANNA KNOW THE CALORIE .. AND IS THIS FATINING .. AS I AM ON DIET ..
ozzyisgod says
October 20, 2010 at 11:26 amthis is so exciting! i have been on atkins since sept. 26th and have been doing just fine, accept like you i cannot stop thinking about pizza! this sounds so exciting and i am going to make it this weekend for sure. thank you so much for posting this. i miss pizza like no one’s business!! lol
Amanda Ford says
July 12, 2010 at 1:13 pmCan you use reduced fat Parmesan cheese?
Lutrell says
June 8, 2010 at 1:59 pmI tried this recipe today on my lunch break, and it was really good. The crust is like a thin layer of quiche. If I were serving it to non-low carb eaters, I would call it a quiche pizza.
It definitely gets rid of any pizza craving you may have on a low-carb diet. It’s not crispy, but other than that, it’s delicious.
I wonder if you cooked it longer and on a metal pan, would you be able to brown the bottom to point of crispiness or at least a firmer bite. I may try that next!
Kim says
June 8, 2010 at 2:11 pmThanks for the feedback!
I’d love to know if you are able to make it crispier.
Amy says
May 9, 2010 at 8:18 pmI am printing this one…going back on atkins this week and I love pizza too
Happi Shopr says
March 24, 2010 at 10:13 amThanks for the great pizza recipe! Hubby and I loved it!
Angela says
February 23, 2010 at 4:13 pmI just found this post and I am really excited about it. My husband and I are trying the no carb route and I was so depressed at first because I thought my days would be filled with tuna and eggs.
Thanks for posting this!
Kim says
February 23, 2010 at 4:27 pmGood luck Angela, I’m interested to know if you like it as much as I do!
Angela says
February 24, 2010 at 7:26 amMy husband and I love it! I’ll be making it again soon! Thanks again for sharing.
Kim says
February 24, 2010 at 7:57 amThanks for letting me know! It certainly is NOT good old-fashioned crusty pizza, but I found it does a good job of fulfilling the pizza cravings!
marlene says
February 22, 2010 at 1:00 pmHello,for some reason I can’t find the “no carb” recipe for the crust part of this pizza ? It might be because I’m using my phone? Could someone repost the crust part?
Kim says
February 22, 2010 at 1:24 pmINGREDIENTS:
1 (8 oz.) package of full fat cream cheese (room temp.)
2 eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
Garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350.
Butter a 9×13 baking dish
Blend cream cheese and eggs and season with pepper & garlic powder
Add parmesan cheese and stir until combined
Pour into buttered baking dish
Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown
Let crust cool for 10 minutes before adding toppings
myra says
September 27, 2009 at 8:03 amSuzanne Somer’s philosophy on combining foods is one that makes sense. I have her books, although I can’t say that I follow it closely. But if I want to drop a couple pounds, it does work. As a rule, I don’t eat “white”. It just doesn’t work after you’ve had kids. 🙂 My DH might like this pizza! Thanks for sharing!
Petite Mum says
September 27, 2009 at 7:02 amNo way! I can’t have pizza (or any meal, for that matter) without carbs!! Having said that, it looks nice and all, but I’d have to add carbs. lol
Jenna says
September 26, 2009 at 9:33 pmThat looks so delicious!
Jenn says
September 25, 2009 at 3:40 pmThat really doesn’t sound bad…cream cheese is good in anything…I use it in my taco dip !
Nina says
September 25, 2009 at 9:26 amI had really good success somersizing before too. I need to go back to it as now I weigh more than I did before giving birth! 🙁 thanks for posting this. I have a few of her recipe books and it is an easy way of eating. I lent someone one of the books and they never gave it back. but I still have lots of good recipes and the web is a great resource. I think one of the best things was I ate good food. made my own ice cream, stuff like that. very unrefined, ya know?
Nina says
September 25, 2009 at 9:26 amI had really good success somersizing before too. I need to go back to it as now I weigh more than I did before giving birth! 🙁 thanks for posting this. I have a few of her recipe books and it is an easy way of eating. I lent someone one of the books and they never gave it back. but I still have lots of good recipes and the web is a great resource.
Amanda says
September 25, 2009 at 4:26 amIt looks good, but my husband only likes crispy crust. Maybe I’ll make it next time he’s gone for me and the boys. Pizza is one of our weaknesses too. We hit the Old Forge pizza place near us weekly for their specials. It’s awesome we can get Old Forge pizza now, and not have to visit the in laws in the process.
Kim says
September 25, 2009 at 4:59 amI totally prefer a pizzaria pizza. No doubt. But this one completely takes care of my pizza cravings.
That cracked me up about not having to visit your in-laws.
Shauna says
November 21, 2017 at 5:44 amCook the crust a little longer it wiĺl be more on the crispy side. This is also good for lasagna “noodles” instead of pasta.
Shari says
December 20, 2017 at 8:27 pmCool tip, thank you!
Cindy says
February 6, 2018 at 7:02 pmI just made it and it totally reminds me of lasagna. So good!
Kim says
February 6, 2018 at 7:31 pmSo glad you liked it!
Tamara B. says
September 24, 2009 at 5:16 pmWOW, this recipe is awesome and I am stealing it : )
Not So Average Mama says
September 24, 2009 at 4:06 pmThat looks YUM!
Trish says
September 24, 2009 at 1:34 pmOoh, that sounds yummy. Anything with cream cheese sounds yummy!
Dara says
September 24, 2009 at 12:32 pmThanks so much for posting this. I had gastric bypass 5 months ago, and cannot eat any carbs. I’ve been craving pizza for weeks and finally found this recipe. Thanks again!
Kim says
September 24, 2009 at 12:47 pmThanks for letting me know are interested in trying it. Let me know too how you like it!
Penny says
February 19, 2018 at 10:33 amWould love to know the sodium amount as I just had a triple bypass and low sodium is on my eating plan.