Keto Little Caesars Crazy Puffs Recipe
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (check for low-carb brand)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped (optional)
1 pound almond flour pizza dough or fathead dough (see recipe below)
1 cup sugar-free pizza sauce (low-carb, check label)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (whole milk, low-carb)
8 ounces turkey pepperoni (check for no added sugars)
Fathead Dough Recipe (Keto Pizza Dough):
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz cream cheese
1 cup almond flour
1 large egg
Instructions for Fathead Dough:
Melt Cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together, stirring every 20-30 seconds until fully combined.
Mix Dough: Stir in the almond flour and beaten egg until a dough forms. You may need to knead it a bit with your hands. If it’s too sticky, you can add a little extra almond flour.
Rest Dough: Let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes.
Instructions for Crazy Puffs:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, parsley, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Set aside.
Prepare Dough: Divide the fathead dough into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball.
Prepare Muffin Tin: Brush the inside of each muffin cup with garlic butter.
Shape Dough: Place each dough ball into the muffin tin. Use your fingers or a small glass to press down the center, forming a cup shape.
Add Garlic Butter: Brush the inside of each dough cup with more garlic butter.
Fill Dough Cups: Add a small amount of pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and turkey pepperoni into each dough cup.
Add More Layers: Add another layer of pizza sauce, more cheese, and a final layer of pepperoni, ensuring the top is covered with cheese.
Season and Bake: Sprinkle Italian seasoning over each cup. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Tips:
Fathead Dough: Make sure to knead the fathead dough well to ensure it’s well-mixed. You can use a silicone mat to avoid sticking.
Cheese: Using whole milk mozzarella provides better texture and flavor for keto.
Watch the Baking Time: Keto dough can brown faster than regular dough, so keep an eye on it.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):
Calories: ~180 kcal
Carbs: ~3g net carbs (depends on the specific brands used)
Protein: ~9g
Fat: ~14g
Fiber: ~1g
Enjoy these keto-friendly pizza puffs as a guilt-free snack or appetizer!