Who doesn’t love pizza? I know I do! I came across this low carb pizza and just had to try it out. This was the second time making this recipe and it turns out so delicious. This is not a lower fat recipe, but it is low carb, so it’s more of a splurge than an everyday recipe I would choose to make. This pizza is just as good as the real thing. Try it out and you’ll see what I mean.

Low Carb Deep Dish Pizza
Source: Linda’s Low Carb Menus & Recipes

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (the kind in the can)
• 1/4 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 8 oz Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Assorted toppings: I used pepperoni, salami and mushrooms

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Whisk in the eggs until the mixture is well-blended and smooth.
3. Add the parmesan and seasonings, then stir in 8 oz of Italian cheese blend or mozzarella until completely moistened.
4. Lightly grease a 9 x 13″ glass baking dish and line with parchment paper. The parchment paper will make it easy to remove the pizza without having it stick.
5. Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the prepared 9 x 13″ glass baking dish.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until evenly browned, but not too dark.
7. Let cool completely. When nearly cooled, take a spatula and carefully pry up the edges to loosen from pan. Keep the crust in the pan, this just loosens it to make it easier to remove when finished.
8. Refrigerate, uncovered, until shortly before serving time. You could chill overnight and use the next day.
9. Spread the chilled crust with the pizza sauce, then 4 oz of mozzarella cheese and toppings of your choice.
10. Bake at 375 degrees about 15-20 minutes or until toppings are bubbly.
11. Let stand a few minutes before cutting.

Makes 8 servings.

Carb Count:
1 serving = 3 net carbs per serving
Note: carb count could be less, or more, depending on what pizza sauce and toppings you choose. If choosing raw meat toppings (italian sausage, ground beef) – I suggest pre-cooking them before adding onto pizza to ensure they are cooked properly.