These easy Keto Pizza Bites are loaded with Italian sausage and mozzarella! Perfect for keto meal prep and under 1 net carb per bite!
This may just be my favorite keto recipe yet! These super easy keto pizza bites are gluten-free, low-carb, perfect for meal prep, and so easy to make! While there are other ways to get your pizza fix on keto, like these super delicious keto pizza rolls, sometimes you need something that can be made really quickly with few ingredients!
This recipe is a loose variation of my popular Keto Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites, so if you have tried it you are sure to love this one. It has basic ingredients like Italian sausage, mozzarella, eggs and coconut flour.
The complete nutritional information is listed below the recipe card, but this recipe made 30 bites using my small cookie dough scoop, which makes these come in at under 1 net carb per bite! These also reheat really well so they are great for keto meal prep. Just serve with low-carb marinara and you have a great low-carb lunch or dinner!
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Keto Pizza Bites Ingredients
These keto crustless pizza bites are made with just a handful of real ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make this simple keto meal:
- Italian sausage
- Cream cheese
- Coconut flour
- Baking powder
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Eggs
- Shredded mozzarella
Do I Have to Use Coconut Flour?
Almond flour can be used in place of coconut flour, but the keto-friendly pizza bites will not be as light and fluffy.
Can the Cream Cheese Be Substituted?
No, you cannot substitute the cream cheese in this recipe. Also note that I recommend using full-fat, brick-style cream cheese to create the best keto pizza bites.
How to Make Keto Pizza Bites
Here are the basic steps to make this low-carb pizza bites recipe:
- Add cream cheese and cooked sausage to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir.
- Chill for 10 minutes to allow the flour time to absorb the moisture.
- Drop onto a greased baking sheet using a small cookie scoop.
- Bake at 350ºF until golden brown.
Can This Recipe Be Made in an Air Fryer?
I’ve only made the keto crustless pizza bites as written, so I’m not sure if cooking them in an air fryer would work.
Can I Freeze Keto Pizza Bites?
Yes! These keto crustless pizza bites freeze beautifully. I reheat mine in 20-second increments in the microwave!
Can This Recipe Be Prepared in Advance?
The keto-friendly pizza bites can be assembled and baked in advance.
However, I’m not sure if you can prepare the mixture, chill it, and bake it off later. I worry the mixture may not hold up well a day ahead. I think I would mix the sausage and cream cheese a day ahead and then add the flour, seasonings, eggs and cheese the day of.
What to Serve with This Recipe
These low-carb pizza bites can be enjoyed on their own as a snack, but they’re also a great keto meal prep option. Here are some keto-friendly sides to serve with the pizza bites:
- Cold Asparagus Salad
- Italian Baked Mushrooms
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
- Keto Zucchini “Breadsticks”
Tips for the Best Keto Pizza Bites
- If you’d rather not use Italian sausage, you can replace it with 1 1/2 cups of chopped pepperoni. Just note that you can’t simply omit the sausage, as I don’t think the pizza bites would work well without anything as a replacement.
- I have used this as a base recipe for “supreme pizza” bites and have included bell pepper, black olives, and mushrooms. If you try something similar, make sure your veggies are patted dry so they don’t add too much moisture and you are all set!
- I dunk these keto-friendly pizza bites into Rao’s Low-Carb Marinara (not sponsored, just love it!).
More Keto Dinner Ideas:
- Keto Pepperoni Pizza Bites
- Keto Pizza Rolls
- Keto Ham and Cheese Bites
- Keto Sausage Balls
- One Pan Cabbage Casserole
- Pimento Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Peppers
- Keto Taco Zoodle Casserole
- Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Easy Keto Pizza Bites
These Easy Keto Pizza Bites are loaded with Italian sausage and mozzarella! Perfect for keto meal prep and under 1 net carb per bite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine cooked sausage and cream cheese until completely combined.
- Add in remaining ingredients until well combined and chill 10 minutes to allow the flour time to absorb the moisture.
- **If you skip chilling the dough they will flatten as they cook and not be nice round balls**
- Drop onto a greased baking sheet (I like to use the silicone baking mats) using a small cookie scoop.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- This made 30 for me, but that will depend on the size scoop you use and how tightly you pack them.
Notes
- Italian sausage: If you'd rather not use Italian sausage, you can replace it with 1 1/2 cups of chopped pepperoni. Just note that you can't simply omit the sausage, as I don't think the pizza bites would work well without anything as a replacement.
- Coconut flour: Almond flour can be used in place of coconut flour, but the bites wil not be as light and fluffy.
- Extra mix-ins: I have used this as a base recipe for "supreme pizza" bites and have included bell pepper, black olives, and mushrooms. If you try something similar, make sure your veggies are patted dry so they don't add to much moisture and you are all set!
- Marinara sauce: I dunk these keto-friendly pizza bites into Rao's Low-Carb Marinara (not sponsored, just love it!).
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 bites Serving Size: Nutrition per one biteAmount Per Serving: Calories: 82Total Fat: 7gCarbohydrates: 1.3gFiber: 0.5gProtein: 3.9g
Lisa says
These are THE BEST! Even my not keto family devours these!
Nicole says
Can you use almond flour? Thanks!
Annie Holmes says
Hi Nicole, Yes almond flour works they just won’t be as light and fluffy. I hope you enjoy!!
Jericho says
AMAZING!! I’m not one to comment but had to let you know how much I appreciate you sharing this! My entire non-Keto family loves them! Cooked up perfectly brown and just enough crisp! Super easy too!
Annie Holmes says
Thank you SO much! I love getting feedback! Keto can be pretty tricky, so I’m glad you enjoyed these as much as we do! 🙂
Lisa says
These are easy to make and taste wonderful the next day, microwaved for 1 minute (5 or 6 on a paper plate). Thank you!
Suzanne says
Can you make the balls a and chill a day ahead, then bake next day?
Annie Holmes says
Hi Suzanne, I have never tried that so I can’t be sure. I worry the mixture may not hold up well a day ahead. I think I would mix the sausage and cream cheese a day ahead and then add the flour, seasonings, eggs and cheese the day of. I hope you enjoy these, we love them!
Lauren says
What sauce do you use to dip in the picture ?!
Annie Holmes says
Hi Lauren, this is Rao’s low carb marinara!
Deena says
Can these be cooked in an air fryer?
Annie Holmes says
Hi Deena, I’m sorry I haven’t tried that option so I cannot say for sure.
Sarah Hummel says
What type of sauce and carbs are in the sauce? Doesn’t it defeat the purpose of keto with a regular tomato sauce?
Annie Holmes says
This is Rao’s low carb marinara which has 4 net carbs per 1/2 cup, since dipping sauces are only 1-2 tablespoons this is fine for keto.
Erin says
I did everything to the T. Chilled it. Used coconut powder… and everything else this recipe required, yet they still flattened out. Suggestions??
Annie Holmes says
Hi Erin, We make these weekly and they don’t flatten out on me at all unless I skip chilling them. The only thing I can think of is maybe the eggs were larger? I buy size large, I’ll add a note in the recipe. You can always bake these in a muffin tin if you prefer.
Oprah says
Can you omit the sausage? I have everything else except that.
Annie Holmes says
Hi Oprah, you could replace the sausage with 1 1/2 cups of chopped pepperoni but I don’t think they would work well without anything as a replacement.
Tonya says
These look fantastic! I was thinking they’d make a great breakfast alternative. Any idea if these freeze well?
Annie Holmes says
Hi Tonya, yes! They freeze beautifully, I reheat mine in 20 second increments in the microwave! 🙂
Rebbeca Finklestein says
I can’t eat pepperoni or sausage because I’m jewish, what can I replace with it instead? Is the pepperoni/sausage just a stuffing or is it used somehow for the dough.
Annie Holmes says
Hi Rebbeca, this does need something in place of the sausage I don’t think the recipe would work without it but I think you could sub 1 pound ground beef or 2 cups of chopped turkey pepperoni and it would be great! 🙂
Tiffany says
Can you skip flour altogether? I have been too cheap to buy any keto friendly flours, and I just use egg for my regular sausage balls.
Annie Holmes says
Hi Tiffany, I don’t think these would work without almond flour or coconut flour.
Marcia Henderson says
These look delicious and I’m definitely adding to my meal plan for 2020. Can you add items like chopped veggies (mushrooms, onions and green peppers)?
Annie Holmes says
Hi Marcia, absolutely! I have made “supreme pizza” bites with bell pepper, black olives, mushrooms and they were great! Just make sure your veggies are patted dry so they don’t add to much moisture and you are all set! 🙂
Elizabeth Benge says
Do you think arrowroot or tapioca flour would be a good replacement for the coconut flour? I’m allergic to coconut. I can try the almond flour but my family aren’t big fans of almond flour.
Michelle Rodriguez says
Can you leave out cream cheese
Annie Holmes says
Hi Michelle, I haven’t tried it without the cream cheese, I think they would be dry without it. I hope that helps!
Dakota says
Would you be able to use a different cheese? Cheddar instead of mozzarella?
Annie Holmes says
Hi Dakota, yes that will work! 🙂 I hope you enjoy these are delicious!
Robin Matthews says
The baking powder. Single or Double Acting?
Annie Holmes says
Double acting is all that is available in my grocery, that is what I always use.
Tee Flack says
Very much thank you very much I’m going to try this recipe and I am on the keto diet thank-you
Coletta Bauer says
What a delicious recipe! I used ground beef & chopped pepperoni. Once the come out of the oven I pop them in the air fryer for 10 minutes to give them an extra crispness… SO GOOD! Next time I will make them a little smaller, more bite size. ?
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Coletta, I’m so glad you enjoyed these! I also reheat these in the air fryer and love the the crispness it adds!
Susan says
These look so delicious. Can they be eaten cold? I am looking for ideas to put in cooler for a road trip. Trying to stay out of restaurants.
Susan
Annie Holmes says
Hi Susan, yes absolutely! I hope you enjoy!
Rosy Cabrera says
Looks amazing! Do you use a certain type of marinara sauce?
Annie Holmes says
Yes! I love Rao’s Marinara, it is low carb.
Christine Rogers says
These, like lots of your recipes look great! I can’t use baking powder though as it has cornstarch and I am very allergic. Could baking soda work?
Annie Holmes says
I’m sorry I’ve only made this as written.
Erica says
You can make your own baking powder using baking soda and cream of tartar. You can find recipes online, it’s simple.
Madelynn Olsen says
Hi. These were tasty! Can I make these more cheesy? Either by adding more cheese or less egg? Or even put a small piece of mozzarella stick in middle of bites?
Annie Holmes says
You could possibly add additional cheese if you would like, I wouldn’t reduce the egg though.
Natalie says
I started making these a couple years ago so I would have an app to eat on Christmas Eve. I made the mistake of not setting some aside for myself. The family devoured them. I made a double batch the next year. This year, people asked me for the recipe so they could make it at home and my niece requested I make it for NYE. They don’t even realize their “sausage balls” are keto.
Jess says
What’s a good way to keep them warm? Can I bake them at home and take them in a crock pot to keep them warm?
Maggie Mayoza says
Yes, that should be fine! I’d leave the crockpot on low or warm, then occasionally stir them up a bit to make sure the ones on the bottom don’t burn.
Ingrid says
Wow! This keto taco casserole is the BEST of ANY taco recipe I’ve ever had. Super easy to make and the flavor is awesome! So glad someone shared your site on Facebook. I can’t wait to try all tpur keto recipes! ☆☆☆☆☆