Fathead pizza

Low-carb, cheesy, chewy, and shockingly pizza-like. Let’s do this detailed + foolproof.

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Fathead Pizza (Detailed Recipe)

What It Is

A low-carb / keto pizza crust made from melted cheese and almond flour instead of regular flour. No yeast, no rising — just mix, bake, devour.

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Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  → Low-moisture mozzarella works best (not fresh mozzarella).
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• ¾ cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional but recommended)
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
• Pinch of salt

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For Toppings (Your Choice)

• Sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara
• Shredded mozzarella
• Pepperoni
• Cooked sausage
• Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers
• Fresh basil

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Step 1: Melt the Cheese (Key Step)

Microwave method (easiest):

1. Add mozzarella + cream cheese to a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave 30 seconds, stir.
3. Microwave another 30 seconds until fully melted and stretchy.

Oven method (optional):

• Heat cheese in an oven-safe bowl at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes.

⚠️ Don’t overheat — melted, not oily.

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Step 2: Make the Dough

1. Add almond flour, egg, garlic powder, seasoning, and salt to melted cheese.
2. Mix with a spoon at first (it’ll be sticky).
3. Once cooler, knead with your hands until:
   • Smooth
   • Elastic
   • Holds together like dough

💡 If sticky → lightly oil your hands
💡 If dry → add 1 tsp water

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Step 3: Roll Out the Crust

1. Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper.
2. Roll into a ¼-inch thick circle or rectangle.
3. Peel off top parchment.

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Step 4: Pre-Bake the Crust (Do Not Skip)

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
• Bake crust for 6–8 minutes
• Remove when:
  • Lightly golden
  • Firm to touch

This prevents a soggy pizza 🍕

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Step 5: Add Toppings

1. Spread a thin layer of sauce.
2. Add cheese and toppings.
3. Don’t overload — Fathead crust is sturdy, but moderation wins.

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Step 6: Final Bake

• Return pizza to oven
• Bake 5–8 minutes until:
  • Cheese is bubbly
  • Edges are golden

Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning (watch closely!).

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Step 7: Cool & Slice

• Let rest 3–5 minutes
• Slice and enjoy that chewy, cheesy magic 😍

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Pro Tips (Read These 👀)

• Use finely shredded cheese for smoother dough.
• A pizza stone = crispier bottom.
• Want crunch? Brush crust edges with olive oil before baking.
• Add ½ tsp baking powder for slightly puffier crust.

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Variations

🥓 Bacon Ranch Fathead Pizza

• Ranch instead of tomato sauce
• Bacon + chicken + mozzarella

🌶️ Spicy Pepperoni

• Red pepper flakes
• Jalapeños

🧄 Garlic Breadsticks

• Skip sauce
• Brush with garlic butter
• Sprinkle parmesan