Low Carb Pizza in a Deep Dish Pan for Meat Lovers

An easy to make meat lovers low carb pizza made in a deep dish pan. This cauliflower crust pizza is gluten free and perfect for a keto diet.

I’m always trying to sneak vegetables into my kids favorite foods. Since they love pizza, it’s easy to hide a few veggies into it.

Sometimes, I’ll puree a few cooked carrots into the homemade sugar free pizza pizza sauce. My kids love carrots, but I don’t eat too much of them due to the higher sugar content.

Another great way to get the kids to eat veggies is to use a cauliflower crust in a deep dish pan low carb pizza. It’s such a small layer that the kids don’t even know it’s vegetable based.

The pizza is made similar to a pot pie. I like to use a regular 9-inch pie pan and layer the dish like a casserole. The cauliflower mix is pressed onto the bottom and the top.

Between the crusts are layers of sauce, cheese, and meat. I like to top things off with a layer of mozzarella and pepperoni. But, you could use change up the meats and add in more vegetables.

Just like any low carb pizza, it’s easy to customize this deep dish pan version to suit your own tastes. Spinach, mushroom, peppers, and onions are all great options.

I’ve been avoiding dairy so I’ll use dairy-free cheese when making the recipe for myself. I found a couple great recipes for alternative cheese in the Latin American Paleo Cooking book that I’ve been experimenting with.

And, when I make the pizza for myself, I use a smaller 6-inch mini pie plate. It’s enough for 3-4 servings which is perfect when cooking for only one or two people.

It’s good to have several low carb pizza recipes handy since it’s such a family favorite. Some of the other ones my kids like to eat are the pizza casserole and the fat head dough thick crust.

The blend of gooey cheese with tomato sauce and pepperoni is always a winning combination with my family. And, it’s something that’s super easy to put together for dinner.

Personally, I prefer vegetables with my pizza. That’s why I love that the crust in this deep dish pan low carb pizza contains healthy cauliflower.

I do like the meaty pizzas, but I usually add in some broccoli and spinach for myself. My family doesn’t care fro the added greens so I leave it out for them.

One of the things I haven’t tried yet is a breakfast pizza. It’s similar to the pizza omelette you’ll find over at Step Away from the Carbs.

The one thing I’ll miss most going dairy free is the cheese. But, I’m hoping to find some good alternatives. And, if I don’t have any issue with goat or sheep milk, I’ll try cheese made with those.

But, it’s recommended in The Thyroid ConnectionThe Thyroid Connection book by Dr. Amy Myers to eliminate dairy for good. Also, a lot of people with autoimmune thyroid disorders like my Graves’ disease have done much better on a paleo diet.

I’m sure you’ll love this yummy meat filled pizza pie. If you do give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments.

Deep Dish Pan Low Carb Pizza for Meat Lovers Recipe

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Meat Lovers Deep Dish Pan Low Carb Pizza

An easy to make meat lovers deep dish pizza made. This cauliflower crust pizza is gluten free and perfect for a keto diet.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword pizza

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8 slices

Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients

• 200 grams sausage diced
• 100 grams ham diced
• 18 slices pepperoni
• 2 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese freshly grated
• Dried Parsley for garnishing

Cauliflower Mixture : (divided)

• 2 heads riced cauliflower about 625g each
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground sage
• ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder optional
• ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
• ¾ cup cheddar freshly grated
• 1 egg
• ground black pepper

PIZZA SAUCE :

• 1 cup homemade sugar free pizza sauce
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Sage
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Oregano
• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
• ¼ teaspoon Dried Tarragon

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Instructions

1. Combine pizza sauce ingredients - Homemade Sugar Free Pizza Sauce, sage, oregano, cayenne, thyme and tarragon. Set aside.
2. Squeeze riced cauliflower for excess water. Mix riced cauliflower with onion powder, garlic powder, sage, oregano, thyme, cayenne, mustard, cheddar, egg and black pepper.
3. In a slightly greased pie pan, fill pan with cauliflower mixture and press lightly – like making a pie crust. Bake in a preheated oven of 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ½ to ¾ cup of cauliflower mixture.
4. In a greased skillet, cook sausages and ham for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain oil in paper towel and set aside.

5. Spread Homemade Sugar Free Pizza Sauce to cauliflower crust, sprinkle ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, add sausages and ham.

6. Spread the remaining pizza sauce. Top with the remaining cauliflower mixture and entirely cover with the rest of mozzarella cheese. Then add pepperoni slices. 

7. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese has melted and slightly golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Meat Lovers Deep Dish Pan Low Carb Pizza

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 345 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g 37%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 97mg 32%

Sodium 931mg 39%

Potassium 608mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 4g

Protein 21g 42%

Vitamin A 10%

Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 33%

Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.