{"id":4824,"date":"2026-05-12T19:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=4824"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:13:14","slug":"crispy-keto-cheese-crust-pepperoni-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/crispy-keto-cheese-crust-pepperoni-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Keto Cheese-Crust Pepperoni Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crispy Keto Cheese-Crust Pepperoni Pizza<\/h2>\n

Ditch the dough and go straight to the best part: CHEESE<\/strong>.
\nThis crust bakes into a golden, crunchy, savory base<\/strong> that holds toppings like a champ\u2014no flour, no carbs, no guilt.<\/p>\n

Ingredients (2\u20133 servings)<\/h3>\n

For the cheese crust<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup grated parmesan<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Toppings<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • 2\u20133 tbsp low-carb pizza sauce (don\u2019t overdo it)<\/li>\n
    • 12\u201315 pepperoni slices<\/li>\n
    • Extra mozzarella (optional)<\/li>\n
    • Chili flakes or oregano (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/h3>\n
        \n
      1. Preheat<\/strong> oven to 200\u00b0C \/ 400\u00b0F<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      2. Line a tray with parchment paper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      3. Mix mozzarella, parmesan, and Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n
      4. Pour onto the tray and spread into a thin circle<\/strong> (about 20\u201322 cm \/ 8\u20139 in).<\/li>\n
      5. Bake 8\u201310 minutes<\/strong> until deep golden and bubbling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      6. Remove, let sit 2 minutes<\/strong> (it firms up).<\/li>\n
      7. Add a thin layer<\/strong> of sauce, pepperoni, and a little extra cheese.<\/li>\n
      8. Return to oven 5\u20137 minutes<\/strong> until toppings melt.<\/li>\n
      9. Cool 3\u20135 minutes<\/strong>, slice, and enjoy the crunch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Tips for Maximum Crunch<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Spread thin<\/strong>\u2014thickness kills crisp.<\/li>\n
        • Bake crust until dark golden<\/strong>, not pale.<\/li>\n
        • Use very little sauce<\/strong> to avoid sogginess.<\/li>\n
        • Let it cool briefly before slicing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Flavor Twists<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Add olives and mushrooms<\/li>\n
          • Swap pepperoni for cooked sausage<\/li>\n
          • Finish with fresh basil after baking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Approx Macros (per serving)<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Calories: ~320<\/li>\n
            • Carbs: ~3\u20134g<\/li>\n
            • Protein: ~20g<\/li>\n
            • Fat: ~25g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Crunchy, cheesy, and ready faster than delivery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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