Keto Fathead Pizza with Chorizo and Salsa
Description
Making pizza crust out of cheese and almond flour results in a crispy, totally keto "fathead" crust that stands up to any variety of toppings you like.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
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2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup almond flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 egg, beaten, at room temperature
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cooking spray
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2 ounces Mexican chorizo, crumbled
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1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup salsa
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1 tablespoon diced onion
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2 tablespoons cilantro leaves for garnish
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir well. Add almond flour, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Use your hands to combine dough. Once combined, add beaten egg and stir until well incorporated.
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Spray 2 large pieces of parchment paper with non-stick spray. Place dough on one piece of parchment paper and cover with the second piece. Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten pizza dough to a 10-inch round. Remove top parchment paper and place bottom piece of parchment paper with flattened pizza dough onto a baking sheet. Pierce all of the pizza dough with a fork to prevent the dough from rising.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bottom starts to brown, 12 to 17 minutes.
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Meanwhile place chorizo in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a paper towel. Microwave in three 1-minute increments, uncovering and stirring meat well after each.
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Remove pizza crust from oven and top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, chorizo, salsa, and onion. Bake until cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro leaves.