Crustless Pizza
This crustless pizza is cheesy, meaty, and totally customizable. I know—crustless pizza might sound a little out there, but trust me, it’s worth the hype. Using cheese as the base gives you all the melty goodness, bold sauce, and favorite toppings you love—without the hassle of making dough or waiting for anything to rise.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup pepperoni or your favorite toppings*
- Fresh basil for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9-inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish with olive oil. Use a well-greased, oven-safe dish or line with parchment paper.
- Spread mozzarella and Parmesan evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.**
- Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce over the cheese base. Add extra cheese if desired and top with pepperoni. Return to the oven for another 8–12 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
*Stick to classics like pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onions, and basil. Avoid overly watery veggies—they can make the base soggy.
**If you like a crisper base, bake at 375°F a bit longer for even cooking, or broil for the last 1–2 minutes for a golden top. A pizza stone can also help with crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg