These easy Keto Pizza Bites are packed with Italian sausage and mozzarella. They’re ideal for keto meal prep and come in at under 1 net carb each.
This recipe was originally posted May 14, 2019 and updated March 31, 2024 to add step-by-step photos.
This may be one of my favorite keto recipes. These quick pizza bites are gluten-free, low-carb, and simple to make — perfect for meal prep. If you want other keto pizza options, try keto pizza rolls, but when you need something fast with minimal ingredients, this recipe hits the spot.
This version is inspired by a popular sausage, egg, and cheese bite recipe and uses straightforward ingredients like Italian sausage, cream cheese, eggs, coconut flour, and mozzarella. The full nutrition details are listed below, but using a small cookie scoop this recipe yields about 30 bites, each with under 1 net carb. They reheat well, so pair with a low-carb marinara for an easy lunch or dinner. If you’re exploring more keto recipes, there are plenty of low-carb options to try.
Pizza Bites Recipe Ingredients
These crustless keto pizza bites come together with just a few real ingredients. You’ll need:
- Italian sausage: spicy or mild, cooked and drained. You can prepare the sausage ahead of time.
- Cream cheese: full-fat or reduced-fat, softened.
- Coconut flour: can be substituted 1:1 with almond flour, though the texture will be less fluffy.
- Baking powder: adds lift and a light, bread-like texture.
- Minced garlic and Italian seasoning: for flavor. If you don’t have fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder works.
- Eggs: the binder that helps the bites hold their shape; this recipe requires eggs.
- Shredded mozzarella: or a blend of mozzarella and parmesan if you prefer.
How to Make Pizza Puffs
Basic steps to prepare these low-carb pizza bites:
- Combine softened cream cheese with cooked, drained sausage until evenly mixed.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients until a uniform batter forms.
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes so the coconut flour can absorb moisture.
- Portion with a small cookie scoop onto a greased baking sheet or silicone mat.
- Bake at 350°F until the bites are golden brown and set.
Pizza Bite Tips
- If you prefer not to use Italian sausage, 1 1/2 cups chopped pepperoni can be substituted. Don’t omit the meat without replacing it — the texture and flavor rely on it.
- This recipe is a great base for “supreme” bites—add bell peppers, black olives, and mushrooms. Make sure vegetables are well dried so they won’t add extra moisture.
- Serve with a low-carb marinara or your favorite pizza sauce. Pesto or garlic butter also make tasty dippers.
What to Serve with Homemade Pizza Bites
These bites work as a snack or part of a keto meal. Keto-friendly sides that pair well include:
- Cold asparagus and avocado salad
- Italian baked mushrooms
- Parmesan roasted cauliflower
- Air-fryer roasted broccoli
- Keto zucchini “breadsticks”
How to Store Keto Pizza Bites
- Fridge: Keep cooled bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Flash-freeze on a tray for 1–2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag. Use within 3 months for best texture.
Pizza Puffs FAQs
You can use almond flour instead, but the bites will be denser and not as light and fluffy.
Cottage cheese can be used if stirred well before measuring. Excess liquid in cottage cheese can make the mixture too wet and cause the bites to spread while baking.
This batch yields many bites and is most efficient to bake in the oven. The author has not tested the air fryer method for this recipe.
Yes. They freeze well and reheat quickly in short bursts in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through.
You can assemble and bake the bites ahead of time. If preparing the mixture a day ahead, consider combining the sausage and cream cheese the day before and adding the flour, eggs, and cheese just before baking to avoid excess moisture affecting the texture.
Yes. These pizza bites are a kid-friendly snack or simple light dinner.
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
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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
Equipment
- Silicone baking mat or greased baking sheet
- Small cookie scoop
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine cooked, drained sausage with softened cream cheese until fully combined.
- Add the coconut flour, baking powder, garlic, Italian seasoning, beaten eggs, and shredded mozzarella. Mix until well combined, then chill 10 minutes so the flour can absorb moisture.
- If you skip chilling the dough, the bites will flatten while baking and won’t form round balls.
- Use a small cookie scoop to drop portions onto a greased baking sheet or silicone mat.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Yield depends on scoop size and how tightly you pack them; this batch made about 30 bites.
Notes
- Italian sausage: Substitute 1 1/2 cups chopped pepperoni if desired, but don’t omit the meat entirely.
- Coconut flour: Almond flour can be used, but the texture will be denser.
- Extra mix-ins: Try bell pepper, black olives, or mushrooms—just make sure veggies are dry to avoid added moisture.
- Marinara: Serve with a low-carb marinara or your preferred dipping sauce.
- Nutrition: Nutrition is calculated per pizza bite. Each one has approximately 0.8 net carbs.
, Calories: 82kcal
, Carbohydrates: 1.3g
, Protein: 3.9g
, Fat: 7g
, Cholesterol: 35mg
, Sodium: 147mg
, Fiber: 0.5g
, Sugar: 0.4g
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