Skillet Pizza - cheesy goodness without the guilt!

August 22, 11:08 AMSt. Louis Low-Carb ExaminerAmy Dungan

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If there is one thing I hear people complain about the most while living the low-carb lifestyle, it’s missing pizza. I’ll admit I used to long for it’s cheesy goodness myself. I would try to be content with just picking off the toppings, while everyone around me was filling up on the carby crusts. Then one day it hit me like sugar alcohols in a sugar-free candy bar - why not just make toppings? Thus was born the skillet pizza!
 

Skillet Pizza

Needed:

• Mozzarella Cheese
• Toppings of Choice
• 10 inch non-stick skillet

1. Set skillet over medium high heat.  Add a layer of Mozzarella cheese to the bottom of the pan. When the cheese starts bubbling, add toppings (don't overload it or you'll have a tough time later). Here I just added pepperoni.
 

3. Once the edges are browned all the way around, you can carefully slide the spatula under the pizza and slide it off onto a plate.

 4. Let the pizza cool just a bit so the cheese will firm up. Then you can use a pizza cutter to slice it up. Now you can pick it up with your hands and eat it just like a regular pizza. It gives you all the taste, but leaves out all the carbs!

 I didn't give carb counts with this because it will vary according to what you put on it. You can spread your cheese in the pan before you turn on the heat. This will allow you to see how much it will take to cover the skillet to your liking. Then dump the cheese in a measuring cup so you'll know your carb counts. You should measure your toppings as well.

This is a nice treat for those times you are dying for pizza. It's great for plans like Atkins. Just remember that cheese isn’t a “free” food, even on Atkins, so don't eat more than one skillet pizza in a 24 hour period. If you notice you aren't losing as fast after consuming this gooey goodness, declare it an occasional part of your plan, as too much cheese can stall some people.

Enjoy!