High-Protein Crustless Pizza Pie
A meat pie with melted cheese and pepperoni — ready in 30 minutes
This high-protein crustless pizza pie presses browned ground meat into a round pan, tops it with cheese and pepperoni, and bakes until the cheese pulls, like the plate. Each serving has 53 g of protein and 5 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no crust.
Why you’ll love this pizza pie
- 53g protein per serving
- 5g net carbs
- Meat base, no crust
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Pepperoni and melted cheese
- One pan
Health notes
- Protein: Ground meat, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Low carb: No crust, and a no-sugar sauce if you use any.
- Sugar-free: Seasoning and cheese only.
- Keto-friendly: Each slice stays around 5g net carbs.
Key element — press the meat firm
A loose layer falls apart when you cut it. Press the browned meat into an even base so the slice holds, like the plate.
Ingredients
Pie (6 servings)
- 2 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup no-sugar pizza sauce, optional
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
- Fresh parsley or oregano, to finish
Swaps
- Turkey: Same weight. Fat drops a little.
- A crust or a sugar sauce: Not in the 5g number.
- No pepperoni: Protein drops a little.
- Extra cheese: Protein rises a little.
Instructions
| 1 | Heat the oven. Heat to 400°F (200°C). Oil a 9-inch round pan or pie plate. |
| 2 | Meat. Brown the meat with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain the fat. Press it firmly into the pan in an even layer. |
| 3 | Top. Spread a thin layer of sauce if using. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan. Arrange the pepperoni on top, like the plate. |
| 4 | Bake. Bake 18–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are set. Rest 5 minutes. Cut into 6 slices. Finish with herbs. |
Pro tips
- Drain the meat. A wet base slides.
- Press it firm so the slice holds when you cut it.
- A crust or a sugar sauce is not in these numbers.
- Rest 5 minutes so the cheese sets before you slice.
- Macros are per serving, 6 from this pie.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 |
| Protein | 53g |
| Net carbohydrates | 5g |
| Total carbohydrates | 5g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total fat | 22g |
| Sodium | 680mg |
Estimates based on ground meat, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and a thin no-sugar sauce if used, divided into 6 slices. A crust and a sugar sauce are not included.
Variations
No sauce
Cheese and seasoning only. Carbs drop a little.
Turkey
Swap the beef for turkey. Fat drops a little.
No pepperoni
Skip it. Protein drops a little.
Spicy
A pinch of red pepper flakes under the cheese.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 4 days | Cover once cool |
| Reheat | 5 min | Skillet or a short microwave |
| Freezer | Up to 2 months | Slice before freezing |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this crustless pizza pie
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the slice from falling apart?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 5g number?
