Thin & Crispy Pizza Crust! Easiest EVER! Pics included!

NancyElle · 04-02-2008, 12:51 PM

I decided to experiment today.

I've been housebound since an unfortunate allergic reaction to some shea butter moisturizer. (caveat~if you are allergic to tree nuts, DO NOT slather shea butter all over your face, neck and body to combat dry skin).

Anyway, I don't know if it was the copious amounts of allergy meds I've taken, or the obsession I have with Cleo's recipes, but I had a weird dream about making pizza crust that didn't involve cauliflower, zucchini, shirtake noodles or broccoli.

I woke up with this crazy idea and I'll be darned if it didn't work! I still love the veggie pizza crusts, but this was delicious and easy for a change.

Thin and Crispy Pizza Crust
Heat oven to 450 degrees
In a bowl thoroughly combine
3 eggs
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp basil
press evenly into Pam sprayed pizza pan or cookie sheet
(this makes one 16 inch pizza crust)
Bake at 450 degrees until golden brown (about 10 to 15 minutes)

Here is what your crust looks like after baking

It will completely lift off your cookie sheet. I patted the grease off of it, but that step is optional

add toppings of your choice

This one has the following toppings~

1/4 cup low carb marinara
1 cup Mozzarella cheese
2 links Italian sausage (browned and crumbled)
1/4 cup sliced back olives

After adding toppings, run the pizza under the broiler until cheese is melted and toppings are bubbly

This slices up beautifully and the crust is crispy and thin

Yes, you can hold it in your hand!

This was super easy to make!

The veggie crusts are much healthier, I'm sure! However, this is a very quick and easy alternative, especially if you want a crisper crust!

Bar10der · 04-02-2008, 12:53 PM

This looks good. Thanks for posting it.

Thin4me · 04-02-2008, 12:54 PM

Oh, I am excited! I will be trying this very soon!
Thanks!

I LOVE crispy crust!

luckyduck · 04-02-2008, 01:58 PM

The concept is similar to the Cheezits cracker recipe (where you microwave cheese on parchment paper and it ends up crispy - very addictive, BTW).

NancyElle · 04-02-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckyduck

The concept is similar to the Cheezits cracker recipe (where you microwave cheese on parchment paper and it ends up crispy - very addictive, BTW).

Yes! The addition of the eggs makes it more "dough" like. It's very good and very easy!

Tylar_Connar · 04-02-2008, 02:08 PM

sounds/looks yummy. I will take everyones word for it.
I would eat the entire pizza.
Pizza is a major downfall.

wifezilla · 04-02-2008, 02:09 PM

Yummmm!

Sorry about the shea butter incident. I love that stuff, but I don't have allergies! Hope you are feeling better.

CarolynF · 04-02-2008, 02:14 PM

Nancy...Wow..That looks super duper and it's going to be my next pizza..

LoraJR72 · 04-02-2008, 02:30 PM

Wow, now that looks really good and I don't have to use broccoli or cauliflower as my crust! (I'd rather use it as a topping.)

RealFoodLiving · 04-02-2008, 02:57 PM

WOW! LOvely!! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to make this for sure!!

mamagiff · 04-02-2008, 03:11 PM

That looks yummy!

NancyElle · 04-02-2008, 03:16 PM

Thanks everyone for your kind words! Hope you all like it as much as we did!

Wifezilla~I'm much better! Let's just say I inadvertantly gave myself a full body chemical peel!

Thanks for being so sweet!

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-02-2008, 04:06 PM

[COLOR="Magenta"]Oh, I'm so happy tried this!!!! I've wondered why it couldn't be done without the veggies, but being a non cook, wasn't sure of how to go about trying... It's so simple!!![/COLOR]

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-02-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NancyElle

Thanks everyone for your kind words! Hope you all like it as much as we did!

Wifezilla~I'm much better! Let's just say I inadvertantly gave myself a full body chemical peel!

Thanks for being so sweet!

[COLOR="Magenta"]Oh gosh.. That hurt I'm sure. I did one to myself at one time.. Glad youre better...

[/COLOR]

farley109 · 04-02-2008, 04:33 PM

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NICE!! I will be trying this soon!!! [/COLOR]

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-02-2008, 04:50 PM

My mouth is watering after seeing these pics and this recipe!

Must plan this one for tomorrow!

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-02-2008, 08:28 PM

[COLOR="Magenta"]I have one in the oven right now. I kinda forgot about the crust, when it was in {My usual MO when I cook..

} so it's not as pretty as NancyElle's, but I'm sure it will be great... [/COLOR]

NancyElle · 04-02-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR=magenta]I have one in the oven right now. I kinda forgot about the crust, when it was in {My usual MO when I cook..

} so it's not as pretty as NancyElle's, but I'm sure it will be great... [/COLOR]

I just made another one, too! My hubby is eating this faster than I can make them!

Stacy O · 04-02-2008, 09:30 PM

Thanks for posting your recipe - I will definitely give this a try; I love thin crust pizza!

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-02-2008, 10:08 PM

[COLOR="Magenta"]I had one piece and am STUFFED... Hub unit just got home, so he'll be trying it soon... I know he'll like it a lot.. My cheese tho, seems salty, but not enough to keep me from eatingit...

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NancyElle · 04-03-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR=magenta]I had one piece and am STUFFED... Hub unit just got home, so he'll be trying it soon... I know he'll like it a lot.. My cheese tho, seems salty, but not enough to keep me from eatingit...

[/COLOR]

I'm sure different brands of cheese have different tastes with regard to the salt. My mozzerella is part skim, with a very mild flavor and I mixed it two cups to one cup of sharp cheddar.

My husband loves this crust! He ate it with a nice Cabernet Savignon tonight, but said it would be good with an ice cold mug of beer, as well!

He prefers it over the veggie crust, but my daughter likes the cauliflower and broccoli better.

It sure is easy and makes a great filling meal! One piece is plenty for me!
Also, the leftovers are tremendous....even cold!

momov2boys · 04-03-2008, 04:06 AM

Thanks for posting, NancyElle!

I'll be trying it, soon!

Tylar_Connar · 04-03-2008, 08:44 AM

since this had 3 eggs...is it eggy?? I dont like eggy is why I am asking.
THANks

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-03-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NancyElle

I'm sure different brands of cheese have different tastes with regard to the salt. My mozzerella is part skim, with a very mild flavor and I mixed it two cups to one cup of sharp cheddar.

My husband loves this crust! He ate it with a nice Cabernet Savignon tonight, but said it would be good with an ice cold mug of beer, as well!

He prefers it over the veggie crust, but my daughter likes the cauliflower and broccoli better.

It sure is easy and makes a great filling meal! One piece is plenty for me!
Also, the leftovers are tremendous....even cold!

[COLOR="Magenta"]I'm sure you're right on the different brand thing... I boughtthe big bag from Sams, because it was way more, for less, than getting all the smaller bags at the store... Tho, I think I'll try the big bag store stuff the next time, to compare... I went to see if it was part skim {thought they all were?} but the nag went out in the traash. All I have now is the little bags I split and froze..

I only used the mozz too, spaced using the other cheese. That could have been why as well... It never tastes salty when I used it for the cauli crust..

Ahhhhh, more experminting in my future...

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RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-03-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

since this had 3 eggs...is it eggy?? I dont like eggy is why I am asking.
THANks

[COLOR="Magenta"]No eggy taste at all! At least not ot me... I don't like eggy either.. I am not any type of egg fan..[/COLOR]

Tylar_Connar · 04-03-2008, 10:00 AM

that is awesome...i may try it. i will have to make about a 1/3 of the recipe because I would eat the whole thing....

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]No eggy taste at all! At least not ot me... I don't like eggy either.. I am not any type of egg fan..[/COLOR]

NancyElle · 04-03-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

that is awesome...i may try it. i will have to make about a 1/3 of the recipe because I would eat the whole thing....

It's so filling, you probably COULDN'T eat the whole thing!

For anyone wondering, it's not eggy at all.

Also, I should have added that I grated my cheese instead of using pre shredded. That could make a difference on the salt factor.

DD and I had a piece for breakfast this morning! Very good!!!!

(I'm having too much fun with thee smileys)

Yummy's_Girl · 04-03-2008, 11:29 AM

Yummy idea

CarolynF · 04-03-2008, 11:36 AM

Kiki: I hear ya on the salt issue..Most cheese has 175 grams of sodium per ounce..It is pretty salty. When we add the veggies, it probably dilutes the salt so you don't taste it as much.

Maybe by not adding cheese to the top, we could save on the salt or adding it sparingly..Just have a cheesey bottom instead of a cheesey top..LOLOL..

RockyMtnAngelEyes · 04-03-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

that is awesome...i may try it. i will have to make about a 1/3 of the recipe because I would eat the whole thing....

Quote:

Originally Posted by NancyElle

It's so filling, you probably COULDN'T eat the whole thing!

For anyone wondering, it's not eggy at all.

Also, I should have added that I grated my cheese instead of using pre shredded. That could make a difference on the salt factor.

DD and I had a piece for breakfast this morning! Very good!!!!

(I'm having too much fun with thee smileys)

[COLOR="Magenta"]Exactly.. No way could I eat teh whole thing. Mine ended up being the size of a large Pizza Hut, pizza pan. .So huge... I cut it in 8 pieces, and that was plenty. Probably a little more than enough to be honest.. It was like a thin crust pizza..

I just had a piece, nukked, just enough to soften it from the fridge, but not hot, still cold. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM. I'm stuffed...

The salt factor didn't seem as bad either..

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04-02-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
NancyElle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beautiful Wine Country~Southern California Posts: 577 Gallery: NancyElle Stats: 12/6/4 5'9 ~ Exercise is the Fountain of Youth~ WOE: Low Carb/Working Out~Power walking~Running Start Date: everyday~all the time~	Thin & Crispy Pizza Crust! Easiest EVER! Pics included! I decided to experiment today. I've been housebound since an unfortunate allergic reaction to some shea butter moisturizer. (caveat~if you are allergic to tree nuts, DO NOT slather shea butter all over your face, neck and body to combat dry skin). Anyway, I don't know if it was the copious amounts of allergy meds I've taken, or the obsession I have with Cleo's recipes, but I had a weird dream about making pizza crust that didn't involve cauliflower, zucchini, shirtake noodles or broccoli. I woke up with this crazy idea and I'll be darned if it didn't work! I still love the veggie pizza crusts, but this was delicious and easy for a change. Thin and Crispy Pizza Crust Heat oven to 450 degrees In a bowl thoroughly combine 3 eggs 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp basil press evenly into Pam sprayed pizza pan or cookie sheet (this makes one 16 inch pizza crust) Bake at 450 degrees until golden brown (about 10 to 15 minutes) Here is what your crust looks like after baking It will completely lift off your cookie sheet. I patted the grease off of it, but that step is optional add toppings of your choice This one has the following toppings~ 1/4 cup low carb marinara 1 cup Mozzarella cheese 2 links Italian sausage (browned and crumbled) 1/4 cup sliced back olives After adding toppings, run the pizza under the broiler until cheese is melted and toppings are bubbly This slices up beautifully and the crust is crispy and thin Yes, you can hold it in your hand! This was super easy to make! The veggie crusts are much healthier, I'm sure! However, this is a very quick and easy alternative, especially if you want a crisper crust! Last edited by NancyElle; 04-02-2008 at 12:53 PM..

04-02-2008, 08:28 PM	#17
RockyMtnAngelEyes Sweet and Spicy Tart Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, hangin' at the ranch... Posts: 19,666 Gallery: RockyMtnAngelEyes	[COLOR="Magenta"]I have one in the oven right now. I kinda forgot about the crust, when it was in {My usual MO when I cook..} so it's not as pretty as NancyElle's, but I'm sure it will be great... [/COLOR]

04-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#20
RockyMtnAngelEyes Sweet and Spicy Tart Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, hangin' at the ranch... Posts: 19,666 Gallery: RockyMtnAngelEyes	[COLOR="Magenta"]I had one piece and am STUFFED... Hub unit just got home, so he'll be trying it soon... I know he'll like it a lot.. My cheese tho, seems salty, but not enough to keep me from eatingit...[/COLOR]

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04-02-2008, 12:53 PM	#2
Bar10der Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: @$# forsaken desert Posts: 8,307 Gallery: Bar10der Stats: 143/137/125 WOE: low carb beer Start Date: on and off and on and off	This looks good. Thanks for posting it.

04-02-2008, 12:54 PM	#3
Thin4me Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SC Posts: 74 Gallery: Thin4me Stats: 191/152/145 WOE: Atkins-all the way! Start Date: Jan. 2008	Oh, I am excited! I will be trying this very soon! Thanks! I LOVE crispy crust!

04-02-2008, 01:58 PM	#4
luckyduck Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 453 Gallery: luckyduck	The concept is similar to the Cheezits cracker recipe (where you microwave cheese on parchment paper and it ends up crispy - very addictive, BTW).

04-02-2008, 02:08 PM	#6
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 13,849 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	sounds/looks yummy. I will take everyones word for it. I would eat the entire pizza. Pizza is a major downfall.

04-02-2008, 02:09 PM	#7
wifezilla Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 5,672 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/207/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	Yummmm! Sorry about the shea butter incident. I love that stuff, but I don't have allergies! Hope you are feeling better.

04-02-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 23,531 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/151/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Nancy...Wow..That looks super duper and it's going to be my next pizza..

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04-02-2008, 02:57 PM	#10
RealFoodLiving Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,691 Gallery: RealFoodLiving Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	WOW! LOvely!! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to make this for sure!!

04-02-2008, 03:11 PM	#11
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 38,801 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: Switched to Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	That looks yummy!

04-02-2008, 03:16 PM	#12
NancyElle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beautiful Wine Country~Southern California Posts: 577 Gallery: NancyElle Stats: 12/6/4 5'9 ~ Exercise is the Fountain of Youth~ WOE: Low Carb/Working Out~Power walking~Running Start Date: everyday~all the time~	Thanks everyone for your kind words! Hope you all like it as much as we did! Wifezilla~I'm much better! Let's just say I inadvertantly gave myself a full body chemical peel! Thanks for being so sweet!

04-02-2008, 04:33 PM	#15
farley109 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,796 Gallery: farley109 Stats: 174/142/145 5'5 38 yrs WOE: all of the above...mainly 20 carbs or less per day Start Date: October 4, 2004 And Again 1/8/06 and again 9/10/07	[COLOR="RoyalBlue"] NICE!! I will be trying this soon!!! [/COLOR]

04-02-2008, 04:06 PM	#13
RockyMtnAngelEyes Sweet and Spicy Tart Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, hangin' at the ranch... Posts: 19,666 Gallery: RockyMtnAngelEyes	[COLOR="Magenta"]Oh, I'm so happy tried this!!!! I've wondered why it couldn't be done without the veggies, but being a non cook, wasn't sure of how to go about trying... It's so simple!!![/COLOR]

04-02-2008, 04:50 PM	#16
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04-02-2008, 09:30 PM	#19
Stacy O Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago area Posts: 329 Gallery: Stacy O WOE: Low Carb	Thanks for posting your recipe - I will definitely give this a try; I love thin crust pizza!

04-03-2008, 04:06 AM	#22
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,612 Gallery: momov2boys	Thanks for posting, NancyElle! I'll be trying it, soon!

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CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 23,531 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/151/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Kiki: I hear ya on the salt issue..Most cheese has 175 grams of sodium per ounce..It is pretty salty. When we add the veggies, it probably dilutes the salt so you don't taste it as much. Maybe by not adding cheese to the top, we could save on the salt or adding it sparingly..Just have a cheesey bottom instead of a cheesey top..LOLOL..