These Supreme Pizza Puffs are the ultimate keto-friendly comfort food! Imagine all the bold, savory flavors of a loaded supreme pizza—pepperoni, peppers, onions, olives, and melty cheese—transformed into a light, fluffy, and delightfully portable puff. Completely grain-free and low in carbs, they make a perfect snack, appetizer, or quick lunch that satisfies those pizza cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Puffs:
- 2 cups (226g) low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 oz (56g) full-fat cream cheese
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¾ cup (75g) almond flour (blanched, fine grind)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ⅓ cup (50g) sugar-free pizza sauce or marinara (ensure no added sugars)
- ½ cup (55g) pepperoni mini slices or diced regular slices
- ¼ cup (30g) green bell pepper, finely diced
- ¼ cup (30g) red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp (15g) sliced black olives
- ¼ cup (28g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for extra cheesy flavor)
For Topping (Optional):
- ¼ cup (28g) mozzarella cheese for topping
- 12 additional mini pepperoni slices
- Fresh chopped basil or parsley
Equipment
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Silicone spatula
- Standard 12-cup muffin tin
- Parchment paper or silicone muffin liners (highly recommended)
- Cooling rack
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare & Preheat
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners or silicone liners. Paper liners can stick, so silicone or a generous greasing is best. Prepare all of your veggies by dicing them finely to ensure even distribution in the puffs.
Step 2: Create the Dough Base
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Remove and stir, then microwave for another 30 seconds or until completely melted and smooth when stirred.
Step 3: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
While the cheese is melting, in a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg.
Once the cheese mixture is smooth, quickly add the beaten egg and the dry ingredient mixture. Use a spatula to stir and fold until a thick, uniform dough forms. It will be sticky.
Step 4: Fold in the “Supreme” Toppings
Add the pizza sauce, pepperoni, diced bell pepper, onion, olives, and sharp cheddar to the dough. Fold everything together until the toppings are evenly distributed throughout.
Step 5: Portion and Bake
Divide the dough evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, pressing down lightly. Top each puff with a little extra mozzarella and a mini pepperoni slice if desired.
Bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the puffs cool in the tin for 10 minutes. This cooling period is crucial—it allows them to set and makes removal much easier. After 10 minutes, transfer them to a cooling rack for another 5 minutes.
Serve warm with a side of extra warmed pizza sauce for dipping. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.