Here's what we had for dinner ... (pic enclosed)

SummerWind · 07-19-2006, 06:33 PM

I finally decided to try the Deep Dish Pizza everyone here talks about. I've put it off forever because it seemed it would be hard to make. Not only was it NOT hard ... but it was good.

AND ...

I didn't tell my boys it was low carb. They had a friend over and between the 3 of them ... they finished off 1 and 1/2 of the pies all by themselves. When I told them it was low carb they raved, "It was GOOD!"

If each pie is cut into 6 pieces (believe me that is enough!) there are only 4 carbs and one of them is fiber for a net count of 3! AND ... only 301 calories.

Just wanted to share with the group in case anyone else had thought about trying it.

WomanOfGod · 07-19-2006, 06:44 PM

Looks good! Will have to try it this weekend. thanks for the pics

pooticus · 07-19-2006, 06:46 PM

yum! looks awesome! which one did u do? was it linda sue's? some day when i get into maintenance and have kicked my portion control issues in the azz i will eat her stuff every day it's so good!

teachlady · 07-19-2006, 06:47 PM

Yum, I wish I had a piece right now!

Did you find that in the recipes section of the Low Carb Friends site?

melo42 · 07-19-2006, 06:47 PM

Hi, Please give us your recipe.Thank`s.

Sharon · 07-19-2006, 07:12 PM

Love it when the children think it's fabulous and it's LC. Glad that you enjoyed it.

SummerWind · 07-19-2006, 07:14 PM

It's from Linda Sue's Recipes. My gosh she is so awesome. Having pictures really helps me to decide if I want to make something or not. Here is the recipe and the link:

Deep Dish Pizza

DEEP DISH PIZZA
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 ounce (I used the kind in a can)
1/4 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pizza sauce
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
Assorted toppings: pepperoni, ham, sausage, 4 ounce can mushrooms, green peppers, bacon, ground beef, etc.
Dash of garlic pepper or garlic powder and some Italian seasoning for top of pizza

In a medium bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Whisk in eggs until mixture is well-blended and smooth. Add the parmesan and seasonings, then stir in the 8 ounces of mozzarella until completely moistened. Spread cheese mixture evenly in a well-greased 9x13" glass baking dish or lightly greased and lined with parchment paper (see note below). Bake at 375º 20-25 minutes or until evenly browned, but not too dark. Let cool completely on a wire rack. When nearly cooled, take a metal spatula and carefully pry up the edges to loosen from pan. Ease the spatula under the whole crust to loosen. Keep crust in the pan. This makes it easier to remove the finished pizza later. Refrigerate, uncovered, until shortly before serving time.

Spread chilled crust with pizza sauce, then cheese and toppings of your choice. Lightly sprinkle with seasonings of your choice. Bake at 375º about 15-20 minutes or until toppings are bubbly. Let stand a few minutes before cutting.

Makes 8 servings
Can be frozen

Per Serving: 304 Calories; 25g Fat; 17g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs

My carb counts are a bit different because I counted the toppings I used. I topped mine with ground beef, pepperoni, mushrooms and a fresh tomato! YUM!

You guys gotta try this. It is SO worth it. AND ... if my kids hadn't eaten it all I could have existed on it all week!

Sharis · 07-19-2006, 08:02 PM

I keep one in my freezer at all times in case of emergency!! If you haven't tried this recipe you really should. It's magnificent!

seen · 07-19-2006, 08:07 PM

wooaaaa that looks REALLY GOOD!!!

Fender · 07-20-2006, 06:06 AM

Looks yummy!!!!!

abercrombie3f · 07-20-2006, 06:22 AM

looks great!

Lehgrad · 07-20-2006, 06:28 AM

I have made this before (it was a recipe off of another recipe board, but it is similar) and I gave it to my parents (not even close to low carbers) and they loved it!

Thanks for the reminder about the recipe, I'm going to make it again.

JUNEBUG2 · 07-20-2006, 06:29 AM

Best looking food I have seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing.

Junebug

Kellyann · 07-20-2006, 08:22 AM

I made this once and the crust was horrible. What did I do wrong? I'm gonna hafta give this another whirl. *pout*

Dharma · 07-20-2006, 12:01 PM

OMG I had forgotten about this!! My DH makes pizza all the time (buys pre-made pizza dough) and I usually just eat salad (and pout) but now I can make my own. COOL.

yarncat · 07-20-2006, 12:12 PM

Looks yummy!

Barbara Ray · 07-20-2006, 02:44 PM

I make this all the time - I like mine with nothing on it - so I take a piece every so often as a "snack" instead of a meal. I never thought about freezing it - but I might try that.

When I do make it as a meal - I "pile" all kinds of things on it - and you're right - it's VERY filling.

mom2fourboyz · 07-20-2006, 02:56 PM

I make this alot and just love it. One tip I can offer is when I loosen the crust, I also flip it over. Then put the toppings on. Always make an extra pizza to keep in the freezer...you only have to do the work once for lots of meals. I have even made the pizza ( in a 9x13 pan) cut it into square pieces and put is zip to bags for a fast grab and go meal. If you haven't tried this you really should. Another idea is to make the crust, really thin, bake and use as noodles for lasagne. Yum!

sphinxy · 07-20-2006, 06:07 PM

does the crust turn out eggy? It doesn't look like it at all. I don't do well with eggy things tho.

Thanks,
Claudia

lowcarbgrl4life · 07-20-2006, 07:14 PM

That looks so good!! Glad to hear it was easy to make!!

momofallboys · 07-20-2006, 07:36 PM

Because of this thread I made this for supper tonight. It's gone. Next time I'm gonna have to make a double batch! Even DH said it was okay and he'd eat it again. Big praise from a non-lowcarber!

tom_912 · 07-20-2006, 07:51 PM

this is awesome I love it!!!

cidelsia · 07-20-2006, 08:38 PM

I made this tonight and kinda threw all of the crust ingredients in a large bowl and then used a hand mixer. I pressed it into a 9x13 glass baking dish (sprayed with olive oil spray) and the crust was nice and brown after about 22 min. I didn't cool it. I topped it with sauce, ground beef, pepperoni and italian 4 cheese shredded cheese....OMG! It was to die for! I will definitely keep the ingredients on hand for the crust and get creative with the toppings!
Thanks for the recipe!

cidelsia · 07-20-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphinxy

does the crust turn out eggy? It doesn't look like it at all. I don't do well with eggy things tho.

Thanks,
Claudia

The crust was not at all eggie...it was pretty thin and had a great cheesy, Italian flavor!

Pita420 · 07-22-2006, 08:47 PM

Totally going to try this one. I love the crustless pizza where you spread out the meat really thin and bake it first then add the toppings, but I'm always looking for a new way to do pizza.

SummerWind · 07-24-2006, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mom2fourboyz

I make this alot and just love it. One tip I can offer is when I loosen the crust, I also flip it over. Then put the toppings on. Always make an extra pizza to keep in the freezer...you only have to do the work once for lots of meals. I have even made the pizza ( in a 9x13 pan) cut it into square pieces and put is zip to bags for a fast grab and go meal. If you haven't tried this you really should. Another idea is to make the crust, really thin, bake and use as noodles for lasagne. Yum!

Well, I never thought about that before! I was going to make another one and freeze it. You are right ... I might as well make two!

I never thought about flipping it over. I bet that would REALLY make it crispy.

And as for making noodles out of the crust, that is a thought also. I have been wanting to make a lasagna but didn't want to try the zucchini noodles a lot of low carbers have used. I didn't really care for the spinach lasagna too much. It was OK, but I don't want to eat food that is OK. I want to eat food that is good.

This recipe is so much a keeper. I am very thankful to have found it. This is going to be a staple.

momofallboys · 07-24-2006, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummerWind

It was OK, but I don't want to eat food that is OK. I want to eat food that is good.

You just summed up low carb for me in two sentences.

I can eat food that is good, not just "OK" when low carbing. This pizza is an excellent example. It is amazing what some fat, protein and fresh veggies can do for a recipe. YUM!

teachlady · 07-25-2006, 12:20 AM

I just made this tonight and it's DA-LISH!

My mom has watched me low-carbin' it for the last few months and, seeing me steadily lose weight, has wanted to start but has hemmed and hawed back and forth. Well, she finally started on Saturday (after I sent her some of these great boards and she read all your great advice!), and tonight I made this and invited her over for dinner.....she couldn't BELIEVE how great low carb can taste! Now she's all excited. In fact, she's probably cruisin' these boards as we speak!

kathy76 · 07-25-2006, 06:24 AM

Sounds great!! I usually just make my family a pizza and make myself a small dish of toppings. It would be nice to have some sort of a crust. The noodle idea is awesome I can't wait to try it !

teachlady · 07-25-2006, 01:17 PM

The crust is the best part! When I took just the crust out of the oven, it was everything I could do not to dig into it right then and there. And it's smells divine!

I'm going to make some of the crust and use it like bread with my salads. Yum!

07-19-2006, 06:33 PM	#1
SummerWind Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 401 Gallery: SummerWind Stats: Highest weight 275 275/264/??? WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Here's what we had for dinner ... (pic enclosed) I finally decided to try the Deep Dish Pizza everyone here talks about. I've put it off forever because it seemed it would be hard to make. Not only was it NOT hard ... but it was good. AND ... I didn't tell my boys it was low carb. They had a friend over and between the 3 of them ... they finished off 1 and 1/2 of the pies all by themselves. When I told them it was low carb they raved, "It was GOOD!" If each pie is cut into 6 pieces (believe me that is enough!) there are only 4 carbs and one of them is fiber for a net count of 3! AND ... only 301 calories. Just wanted to share with the group in case anyone else had thought about trying it.

07-19-2006, 07:14 PM	#7
SummerWind Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 401 Gallery: SummerWind Stats: Highest weight 275 275/264/??? WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	It's from Linda Sue's Recipes. My gosh she is so awesome. Having pictures really helps me to decide if I want to make something or not. Here is the recipe and the link: Deep Dish Pizza DEEP DISH PIZZA 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 ounce (I used the kind in a can) 1/4 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 ounces Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup pizza sauce 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded Assorted toppings: pepperoni, ham, sausage, 4 ounce can mushrooms, green peppers, bacon, ground beef, etc. Dash of garlic pepper or garlic powder and some Italian seasoning for top of pizza In a medium bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Whisk in eggs until mixture is well-blended and smooth. Add the parmesan and seasonings, then stir in the 8 ounces of mozzarella until completely moistened. Spread cheese mixture evenly in a well-greased 9x13" glass baking dish or lightly greased and lined with parchment paper (see note below). Bake at 375º 20-25 minutes or until evenly browned, but not too dark. Let cool completely on a wire rack. When nearly cooled, take a metal spatula and carefully pry up the edges to loosen from pan. Ease the spatula under the whole crust to loosen. Keep crust in the pan. This makes it easier to remove the finished pizza later. Refrigerate, uncovered, until shortly before serving time. Spread chilled crust with pizza sauce, then cheese and toppings of your choice. Lightly sprinkle with seasonings of your choice. Bake at 375º about 15-20 minutes or until toppings are bubbly. Let stand a few minutes before cutting. Makes 8 servings Can be frozen Per Serving: 304 Calories; 25g Fat; 17g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs My carb counts are a bit different because I counted the toppings I used. I topped mine with ground beef, pepperoni, mushrooms and a fresh tomato! YUM! You guys gotta try this. It is SO worth it. AND ... if my kids hadn't eaten it all I could have existed on it all week! Last edited by SummerWind : 07-19-2006 at 07:16 PM.

07-25-2006, 12:20 AM	#28
teachlady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Cali. Posts: 92 Gallery: teachlady Stats: Happily declining WOE: Low carb (melting pot of all) Start Date: April 2006	I just made this tonight and it's DA-LISH! My mom has watched me low-carbin' it for the last few months and, seeing me steadily lose weight, has wanted to start but has hemmed and hawed back and forth. Well, she finally started on Saturday (after I sent her some of these great boards and she read all your great advice!), and tonight I made this and invited her over for dinner.....she couldn't BELIEVE how great low carb can taste! Now she's all excited. In fact, she's probably cruisin' these boards as we speak! __________________ Shelli "I have a vision and the rest of the world wears bifocals."~ Butch Cassidy "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it." ~ Atticus Finch

07-19-2006, 06:44 PM	#2
WomanOfGod Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 877 Gallery: WomanOfGod Stats: size 16~18/16/12 WOE: Low Carb ~ Start Date: Low Carb	Looks good! Will have to try it this weekend. thanks for the pics

07-19-2006, 06:46 PM	#3
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 15,887 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/268.4/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007	yum! looks awesome! which one did u do? was it linda sue's? some day when i get into maintenance and have kicked my portion control issues in the azz i will eat her stuff every day it's so good!

07-19-2006, 06:47 PM	#4
teachlady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Cali. Posts: 92 Gallery: teachlady Stats: Happily declining WOE: Low carb (melting pot of all) Start Date: April 2006	Yum, I wish I had a piece right now! Did you find that in the recipes section of the Low Carb Friends site?

07-19-2006, 06:47 PM	#5
melo42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 791 Gallery: melo42 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart:07/02/07	Hi, Please give us your recipe.Thank`s.

07-19-2006, 07:12 PM	#6
Sharon Come join us on the Game Board Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: retired now - I ski 40+ days annually and do marathons. 1st TIME GRANDMOTHER 6/18/07 Posts: 100,643 Gallery: Sharon Stats: 156/124/135 5'6" 63 y/o - GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: Atkins - low sodium and fresh food - STAY POSITIVE Start Date: 4/5/03 -------- McCAIN/PALIN in 2008	Love it when the children think it's fabulous and it's LC. Glad that you enjoyed it.

07-19-2006, 08:02 PM	#8
Sharis MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,617 Gallery: Sharis	I keep one in my freezer at all times in case of emergency!! If you haven't tried this recipe you really should. It's magnificent!

07-19-2006, 08:07 PM	#9
seen Guest Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 353 Gallery: seen Stats: 235/149/127 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 1995!	wooaaaa that looks REALLY GOOD!!!

07-20-2006, 06:06 AM	#10
Fender Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In My Own Little World!!!! Posts: 3,012 Gallery: Fender WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/26/06	Looks yummy!!!!!

07-20-2006, 06:22 AM	#11
abercrombie3f MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,076 Gallery: abercrombie3f Stats: 192, currently 150ish WOE: moderate/healthy carbs Start Date: September 2005	looks great!

07-20-2006, 06:28 AM	#12
Lehgrad MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,996 Gallery: Lehgrad Stats: 170/141/135, 5'5" WOE: IR Diet Start Date: June '04	I have made this before (it was a recipe off of another recipe board, but it is similar) and I gave it to my parents (not even close to low carbers) and they loved it! Thanks for the reminder about the recipe, I'm going to make it again.

07-20-2006, 06:29 AM	#13
JUNEBUG2 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,391 Gallery: JUNEBUG2 Stats: 338/271/180--tight28w/22/20ww/16 5'8" WOE: atkins Start Date: april 24, 2006--new beginning july 11, 2007	Best looking food I have seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing. Junebug

07-20-2006, 08:22 AM	#14
Kellyann Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly Posts: 12,852 Gallery: Kellyann Stats: Down 6 so far! WOE: Caffeinated Induction Start Date: Everyday	I made this once and the crust was horrible. What did I do wrong? I'm gonna hafta give this another whirl. pout

07-20-2006, 12:01 PM	#15
Dharma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,643 Gallery: Dharma Stats: 175/138; now 161/153/140 WOE: Flexible	OMG I had forgotten about this!! My DH makes pizza all the time (buys pre-made pizza dough) and I usually just eat salad (and pout) but now I can make my own. COOL.

07-20-2006, 12:12 PM	#16
yarncat Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On The Road-Perryville,KY & Albuquerque,NM Posts: 10,902 Gallery: yarncat WOE: Maintaining on Low Carb	Looks yummy!

07-20-2006, 02:44 PM	#17
Barbara Ray Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Miami-Dade, Florida Posts: 691 Gallery: Barbara Ray Stats: 230/150/162/150 WOE: Low Calorie/Low Glycemic Load/Low Carb	I make this all the time - I like mine with nothing on it - so I take a piece every so often as a "snack" instead of a meal. I never thought about freezing it - but I might try that. When I do make it as a meal - I "pile" all kinds of things on it - and you're right - it's VERY filling.

07-20-2006, 02:56 PM	#18
mom2fourboyz MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,232 Gallery: mom2fourboyz Stats: 277/225/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 28,2004	I make this alot and just love it. One tip I can offer is when I loosen the crust, I also flip it over. Then put the toppings on. Always make an extra pizza to keep in the freezer...you only have to do the work once for lots of meals. I have even made the pizza ( in a 9x13 pan) cut it into square pieces and put is zip to bags for a fast grab and go meal. If you haven't tried this you really should. Another idea is to make the crust, really thin, bake and use as noodles for lasagne. Yum!

07-20-2006, 06:07 PM	#19
sphinxy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 143 Gallery: sphinxy Stats: 300/245/130ish WOE: making it up as I go Start Date: 06/12/06	does the crust turn out eggy? It doesn't look like it at all. I don't do well with eggy things tho. Thanks, Claudia

07-20-2006, 07:14 PM	#20
lowcarbgrl4life MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,365 Gallery: lowcarbgrl4life Stats: size 22/22/10 prepregnancy size 24/14/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 5, 2006	That looks so good!! Glad to hear it was easy to make!!

07-20-2006, 07:36 PM	#21
momofallboys Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 637 Gallery: momofallboys Stats: 173/155/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 9, 2006	Because of this thread I made this for supper tonight. It's gone. Next time I'm gonna have to make a double batch! Even DH said it was okay and he'd eat it again. Big praise from a non-lowcarber!

07-20-2006, 07:51 PM	#22
tom_912 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maysville KY, USA Posts: 2,659 Gallery: tom_912 Stats: 225/210/195 WOE: Atkins with cla/gla Start Date: 9/26/2005 again	this is awesome I love it!!!

07-20-2006, 08:38 PM	#23
cidelsia Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NYS Posts: 944 Gallery: cidelsia Stats: 239.5/239.5/140 WOE: LC 20 carbs or less! Start Date: 07/21/08	I made this tonight and kinda threw all of the crust ingredients in a large bowl and then used a hand mixer. I pressed it into a 9x13 glass baking dish (sprayed with olive oil spray) and the crust was nice and brown after about 22 min. I didn't cool it. I topped it with sauce, ground beef, pepperoni and italian 4 cheese shredded cheese....OMG! It was to die for! I will definitely keep the ingredients on hand for the crust and get creative with the toppings! Thanks for the recipe!

07-22-2006, 08:47 PM	#25
Pita420 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 563 Gallery: Pita420 Stats: 244/225/150 WOE: Atkins Induction/exercise Start Date: March 20, 2006	Totally going to try this one. I love the crustless pizza where you spread out the meat really thin and bake it first then add the toppings, but I'm always looking for a new way to do pizza.

07-25-2006, 06:24 AM	#29
kathy76 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 450 Gallery: kathy76 Stats: (313)282/158.2/150-155 WOE: atkins 5'8 tall Start Date: 9/19/05	Sounds great!! I usually just make my family a pizza and make myself a small dish of toppings. It would be nice to have some sort of a crust. The noodle idea is awesome I can't wait to try it !

07-25-2006, 01:17 PM	#30
teachlady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Cali. Posts: 92 Gallery: teachlady Stats: Happily declining WOE: Low carb (melting pot of all) Start Date: April 2006	The crust is the best part! When I took just the crust out of the oven, it was everything I could do not to dig into it right then and there. And it's smells divine! I'm going to make some of the crust and use it like bread with my salads. Yum!