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Pepperoni and jalapeños are some of the most popular pizza toppings and taste amazing on this thin-crust mozzarella dough base. This is an all-time favourite based on the original Low-Carb Mozzarella Pizza Crust, also called the "fat head pizza" by Tom Naughton. If you prefer an equally delicious veggie pizza, check out my Fat Head Pizza with Mozzarella, Tomato & Rocket.
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Hands-on Overall
Serving size 2 slices, 1/4 pizza
Nutritional values (per 2 slices, 1/4 pizza)
Net carbs6.7 grams
Protein28.3 grams
Fat41.3 grams
Calories507 kcal
Calories from carbs 5%, protein 22%, fat 73%
Total carbs9.3 gramsFiber2.6 gramsSugars3.4 gramsSaturated fat14.9 gramsSodium1,252 mg(54% RDA)Magnesium87 mg(22% RDA)Potassium413 mg(21% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
Fat Head Pizza Base:
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (170 g/ 6 oz)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (56 g/ 2 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp almond flour (85 g/ 3 oz)
- extra virgin olive oil for flattening the dough
Topping:
- 1/4 cup sugar-free Marinara sauce (60 g/ 2 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (58 g/ 2 oz)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g/ 1 oz)
- 3 oz pepperoni (85 g)
- 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (28 g/ 1 oz)
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Start by making the pizza crust. Place the grated mozzarella cheese into a bowl and add the cream cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Mix with a spatula and microwave on high for another 30 seconds. Mix again.
- Add the egg and combine well. Add salt, almond flour and mix until well combined.
- Place the dough on a heatproof baking mat and use your hands to flatten ...
- ... until 1/4 - 1/2 inch (1/2 - 1 cm) thick. Spray some olive oil on your hands to prevent the dough from sticking. Alternatively, you can use a piece of parchment paper on top and roll the dough out until thin. Dock the dough with a fork and bake in the oven preheated to 220 °C/ 425 °F for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread the marinara sauce on top.
- Add grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and top with pepperoni slices (2 at a time) and sliced jalapeño peppers. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil. Slice and serve hot or cold.
Enjoy!
Fat Head Pepperoni & Jalapeno Pizza
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (170 g/ 6 oz)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (56 g/ 2 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp almond flour (85 g/ 3 oz)
- extra virgin olive oil for flattening the dough
- 1/4 cup sugar-free Marinara sauce (60 g/ 2 oz)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (58 g/ 2 oz)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g/ 1 oz)
- 3 oz pepperoni (85 g)
- 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (28 g/ 1 oz)
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Start by making the pizza crust. Place the grated mozzarella cheese into a bowl and add the cream cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Mix with a spatula and microwave on high for another 30 seconds. Mix again.
- Add the egg and combine well. Add salt, almond flour and mix until well combined.
- Place the dough on a heatproof baking mat and use your hands to flatten ...
- ... until 1/4 - 1/2 inch (1/2 - 1 cm) thick. Spray some olive oil on your hands to prevent the dough from sticking. Alternatively, you can use a piece of parchment paper on top and roll the dough out until thin. Dock the dough with a fork and bake in the oven preheated to 220 °C/ 425 °F for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread the marinara sauce on top.
- Add grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and top with pepperoni slices (2 at a time) and sliced jalapeño peppers. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil. Slice and serve hot or cold.
Enjoy!
Nutrition (per 2 slices, 1/4 pizza)
Calories507kcal
Net Carbs6.7g
Carbohydrates9.3g
Protein28.3g
Fat41.3g
Saturated Fat14.9g
Fiber2.6g
Sugar3.4g
Sodium1,252mg
Magnesium87mg
Potassium413mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 2 slices, 1/4 pizza)
| Total per 2 slices, 1/4 pizza |
| 6.7 g | 28.3 g | 41.3 g | 507 kcal |
| Mozzarella cheese (low moisture, for pizza) |
| 2.4 g | 10.1 g | 8.4 g | 125 kcal |
| Cream cheese, soft (full-fat) |
| 0.5 g | 1 g | 4 g | 35 kcal |
| Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs) |
| 0.1 g | 1.6 g | 1.2 g | 18 kcal |
| Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Almond flour (blanched ground almonds, almond meal) |
| 1.9 g | 4.6 g | 11.2 g | 125 kcal |
| Marinara sauce |
| 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 2.4 g | 25 kcal |
| Mozzarella cheese (low moisture, for pizza) |
| 0.8 g | 3.4 g | 2.8 g | 42 kcal |
| Parmesan cheese |
| 0.2 g | 2.7 g | 1.9 g | 29 kcal |
| Pepperoni, salami, pork or beef |
| 0 g | 4.8 g | 9.4 g | 105 kcal |
| Peppers, Jalapeno, fresh |
| 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Basil, fresh |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
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