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Close-up of a bubbly Crustless Pizza Bowl topped with melted cheese, ground meat, and diced red and green peppers.

Crustless Pizza Bowl

A quick and easy crustless pizza bowl recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked Italian sausage or ground beef
  • 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Oven-safe bowls
  • Baking dishes

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease two oven-safe bowls or small baking dishes.
  3. Spoon a layer of pizza sauce into the bottom of each bowl.
  4. Add the cooked sausage or beef evenly on top of the sauce.
  5. Sprinkle vegetables and pepperoni over the meat.
  6. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Cover generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite pizza toppings.

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