Easy and Delicious Pizza Bowls Recipe
Pizza Bowls are everything you love about a loaded pizza. Just without the crust. Just spoonable, melty, saucy magic in a bowl. What more could you ask for?
I started making these on busy weeknights when I had zero energy but still craved something warm and comforting. You basically toss everything into a bowl, bake, and voilà! You have dinner. It’s ridiculously easy, totally customizable, and way healthier than takeout.
Are you looking for easy, low-carb meals like this one? Check out this Zesty Italian Chicken, Creamy Keto Shrimp, or Air Fryer Zucchini Stuffed with Hamburger.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Low-carb comfort food – It’s got all the cheesy, meaty, saucy goodness of pizza without the bloaty bread hangover. Great for keto or low-carb lifestyles.
- Super customizable – Choose your own toppings adventure. Go classic with pepperoni or opt for a veggie-packed option with mushrooms, olives, and peppers.
- Quick and easy to prep – Less than 30 minutes from fridge to fork. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep Sundays, or when you’re too tired even to think.
- Fun menu for entertaining – Assemble your own pizza bowl is a great meal plan for a kid’s birthday party or book club gathering.
Ingredients
This is a list of the ingredients that you need to make your grocery shopping easier. You can find the full list of ingredients for a classic pizza bowl, and amounts needed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Italian sausage or ground beef – adds all the savory, meaty goodness.
- Pizza sauce – keeps it saucy and flavorful. Use your favorite brand.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – the gooey, melty part you dream about.
- Grated Parmesan cheese – adds a salty punch on top.
- Sliced pepperoni – for that classic pizza feel.
- Sliced mushrooms (optional) – adds umami and texture.
- Chopped bell peppers (optional) – some crunch and color.
- Sliced black olives (optional) – salty, briny, little bites.
- Italian seasoning – ties it all together.
- Red pepper flakes (optional) – just a little heat if you like spice.
How to Make Pizza Bowls
This is a quick overview of the step-by-step instructions for making this recipe. You can find the complete list of instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Spoon the cooked meat evenly into four oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
- Pour 1/4 cup pizza sauce over each bowl of meat.
- Add your toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, and olives.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes on top. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
What To Serve With This Dish
We enjoy these simple pizza bowls paired with an easy side dish, such as the Green Goddess Salad or the Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Garlic. And, you can’t forget a sweet treat like this Easy Cottage Cheese Cheesecake.
Substitutions and Additions
- Swap sausage for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use dairy-free cheese to make it dairy-free.
- Add spinach or kale for a little hidden veggie boost.
- Other favorite pizza topping ideas; marinated artichokes, prosciutto, fresh basil, caramelized onions, arugula, sliced tomatoes.
- Any ham and pineapple pizza fans?
How To Store
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm it up in the oven or microwave until heated through and melty.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
- Use ramekins or bowls that are oven-safe up to at least 400°F.
- Add a little garlic powder or onion powder if your sauce needs a flavor boost.
- Set up a pizza bar so everyone can create their own.
- Don’t skip the Parmesan! It’s the cherry on top.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Yep! Assemble them in advance and bake when you’re ready.
Totally. Use a plant-based meat or load up on veggies.
Yes! Just layer everything in a baking dish and bake as directed.
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Easy Pizza Bowls Recipe
Equipment
- Oven proof bowls or ramekins
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms optional
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers optional
- ¼ cup sliced black olives optional
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage or ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Spoon cooked meat into four oven-safe bowls or ramekins sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour ¼ cup of the pizza sauce over the meat in each bowl.
- Layer on your choice of toppings—pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives. Get creative!
- Sprinkle each bowl with mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
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Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
