Pizza Bowl

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While there are lots of homemade crusts you can make that are low carb (this keto pizza crust is the most popular!), it’s even easier to make a pizza in a bowl. No need to fuss with a crust! This easy pizza bowl recipe has all the delicious elements of pizza, with none of the mess and hassle… a bit like a skillet crustless pizza, but even easier.

Like a burger in a bowl or Chipotle keto bowl, these crustless pizza bowls are low carb and offer endless customization options. I have 5 different topping combinations for you below, but feel free to mix and match your favorite pizza toppings, sauces, and cheeses to create a personalized pizza experience!

Why You’ll Love This Pizza Bowl Recipe

Tastes like pizza without the crust
Easy to customize with endless flavor combinations
Super simple to make
Takes just 30 minutes
Naturally low carb, keto diet friendly, gluten-free, and healthy
Perfect weeknight dinner for pizza night!

Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this pizza bowl recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

You can make pizza bowls with virtually any toppings that you’d use to make regular pizza! I’ve tested 5 different flavors for you to choose from:

Pizza Bowl Base:

I used roasted cauliflower as the base of these pizza bowls (great way to sneak in a veggie!). You could also use cooked ground sausage (or beef), like I do for crustless pizza, which is very similar. For this cauliflower version, you’ll just need these simple ingredients to roast it:

Cauliflower – This makes the bottom “crust” for the pizza. If you prefer, you can replace the roasted cauliflower florets with cooked cauliflower rice instead. Cooked ground beef or Italian sausage should work as well, which is what I do in my skillet crustless pizza recipe.
Olive Oil – Avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil works as well.
Sea Salt & Black Pepper – I kept it simple, but you can also add Italian seasoning or dried oregano here.

Pepperoni:

If your a fan of classic pepperoni pizza, this creation offers a unique and enjoyable twist on a popular favorite.

Pizza Sauce – To ensure I’m getting clean ingredients, I like to use homemade sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara sauce, but store-bought works as well. You can even simply use tomato sauce if that’s what you have on hand.
Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese is the classic choice for pizza, but you can also use shredded cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack, or a blend of Italian cheeses for a pizza bowl. Parmesan cheese is not ideal on its own, but great mixed with other cheeses.
Mini Pepperoni – If you can find mini pepperoni, use those. Otherwise, quartered large pepperoni slices will do the job. Turkey pepperoni also works.

Pepperoni pizza bowl ingredients measured out in bowls.

Meat Lover’s:

Packed with an assortment of meats and melted cheese, this bowl brings together your favorite meat lover’s pizza without the crust.

Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Cooked Italian Sausage – Any pork sausage, ground pork, turkey sausage, or even ground beef will also work.
Ham – You can use deli ham slices or dice ham into chunks. You can also add other deli meats, such as salami or prosciutto.
Mini Pepperoni – Or regular cut into quarters.
Bacon – You’ll need to cook it before adding it to the pizza in a bowl — I recommend the oven bacon method, but you could also microwave bacon or air fry bacon. Even air fryer turkey bacon will work.

Meat lovers pizza in a bowl ingredients measured out in bowls.

Hawaiian:

A combination of sweet pineapple, savory Canadian bacon, and gooey cheese, this bowl captures the essence of the classic Hawaiian pizza.

Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Canadian Bacon – You could also use ham.
Cooked Bacon
Pineapple Tidbits – You could also use fresh diced pineapple if you have it on hand. If you need this to be a keto pizza bowl, keep in mind that while pineapple isn’t keto, the small amount in this recipe should still fit keto macros.

Hawaiian pizza bowl ingredients measured out in bowls.

Veggie:

Packed with a colorful array of garden veggies, this makes a great vegetarian pizza in a bowl option.

Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Cremini Mushrooms – Also known as “baby bellas.” Other fresh mushrooms, such as sliced portobellos, shiitake, or simply white mushrooms, will work as well.
Bell Peppers – I use green bell peppers, but any colors you have on hand will work great. You can even add banana peppers if you like.
Black Olives – You can also use green olives if you prefer.

Fresh spinach also makes a nice addition to this combo.

Veggie pizza bowl ingredients measured out in bowls.

Chicken Alfredo:

If you’re a fan of white pizza, you’ll love this version of a white pizza bowl that brings together the comforting flavors of creamy alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese.

Alfredo Sauce – You could use store-bought, but homemade alfredo sauce tastes so much better and is very easy to make. The chicken pizza bowl would also work well using sugar-free BBQ sauce instead, and for added flavor, drizzle ranch dressing on top after baking.
Garlic – Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor, or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic for convenience.
Shredded Chicken – I used leftover Instant Pot chicken breast and shredded it, but you can also dice baked chicken breast or pan seared chicken breast, or just use a rotisserie chicken from the store.
Red Onion – Provides a mild and slightly sweet flavor with a hint of sharpness, but you could also use white onions, shallots, or green onions for a different taste profile.
Cherry Tomatoes – I used cherry tomatoes, but you could use grape tomatoes, diced Roma tomatoes, or even sun-dried tomatoes for varied taste and texture.
Mozzarella Cheese

Fresh spinach also makes a nice addition to this combo if you want to add it.

Chicken Alfredo pizza bowl ingredients measured out in bowls.

How To Make A Pizza Bowl

This section shows how to make pizza bowls, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Season the cauliflower. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the cauliflower. Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast in the oven, tossing halfway through, until tender and browned on the edges. When done, leave the oven on.

Cauliflower florets tossed with olive oil and spices.

Assemble the pizza bowls. Place ramekins on the baking sheet. (I used these ramekins and they were the perfect size, but any type of small oven-safe bowl or dish will also work.) Layer each ramekin with cauliflower florets, sauce, and cheese. Add any toppings you want underneath the cheese, then top each pizza bowl with mozzarella and finally any toppings you want on top of the cheese.
Bake. Place the sheet pan into the oven and bake, until the cheese is melted and each pizza bowl is hot. Serve as is, or garnish with fresh herbs, like fresh basil or parsley.

Storage Instructions

Store: Cover each pizza bowl tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Meal prep: Assemble the bowls, but don’t bake. Store in the fridge until ready to bake (or you can even microwave it).
Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F, or 450 degrees F if not previously baked. You can also microwave it.
Freeze: You can freeze a no crust pizza bowl after assembling it, either before or after baking. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Pepperoni pizza bowl next to other pizza bowls.

More Low Carb Pizza Recipes

If you liked this pizza bowl recipe, try these other low carb pizza recipes: