Pizza 101: Master the Art of Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

If you refrain from grain, but can’t go without pizza…you’ve got to try this version with a 1-ingredient crust made just from cheese.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

  • 5cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced

  • 2tablespoonstorn fresh basil leaves

  • 4small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), thinly sliced

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Arrange tomato slices, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella slices on the melted cheese, leaving space for a “crust” to form; cook until top is bubbling and edges are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Remove skillet from heat and loosen pizza with a spatula. Gently slice pizza onto a cutting board; cool for 1 minute before slicing.

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Cook’s Notes:

The crust is delicate and thin, so don’t overload with toppings. But do try with other toppings (pepperoni, ham, pineapple, or BBQ chicken).

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
26g
33%
Saturated Fat
17g
83%
Cholesterol
98mg
33%
Sodium
609mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
31g
Vitamin C
9mg
43%
Calcium
670mg
52%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
173mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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