Low Carb Mexican Pizza

This Mexican pizza has a Fathead dough crust, then loaded with salsa, carnitas, cheese, and more! It's low carb, LCHF, gluten free, and keto friendly!

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Now you probably know that one of the first uses for FatHead dough was pizza. I've used it to make this delicious low carb white pizza, and if you haven't made this dough before, you might like to watch my video tutorial!

Another key component for this pizza is the low carb carnitas!
 They're made in the slow cooker and are useful for all kinds of recipes. And I had some left over - and they were perfect for this Mexican pizza! 

However, you could also make this recipe meat-free, or use your preferred cooked meat! Why not check out my full list of keto Mexican recipes to get some ideas?

How to Make a Low Carb Mexican Pizza

Make the fat head dough in the usual way, then press it into a circle on a non-stick pizza pan. You can place a silicone mat over the top and roll it out, if you prefer.

From one batch of dough I can make a 10″ pizza. Use a fork to dock holes in the dough to help it cook evenly. Cook in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until it starts to turn light golden brown all over. 

Add a layer of low carb salsa, then the carnitas over the salsa.

Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top (I use a Mexican blend). I don't add that much due to all the cheese in the crust, but obviously feel free to add more if you would like! Return to the oven until the meat is warmed through and the cheese has melted.

Garnish with cilantro leaves, jalapeño slices, and diced avocado.

This pizza is super filling and has such a wonderful flavor. Serve it for lunch, dinner, or an appetizer or snack! 

If you love this recipe, try my low carb Mexican lasagna!!!

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Low Carb Mexican Pizza

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This Mexican pizza has a Fathead dough crust, then loaded with salsa, carnitas, cheese, and more! It's low carb, LCHF, gluten free, and keto friendly!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Makes: 4 servings

Net Carbs: 3

Calories: 390

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbs cream cheese
• 1 egg beaten
• ¾ cup almond flour
• ½ cup low carb salsa
• 1 cup low carb pork carnitas
• ¼ cup shredded cheese
• ½ avocado diced
• fresh cilantro leaves and jalapeño slices to garnish

Equipment

• Wilton 2105-6804 Perfect Results Non-Stick Crisper, 14-Inch Pizza Pan, Silver

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. To make the dough, place the mozzarella and cream cheese in a medium microwaveable bowl.
3. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and then another cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in the beaten egg and almond flour.
4. Let the dough cool slightly, then knead until smooth. Add a little extra almond flour if the dough is too sticky, then knead again.
5. Press the dough into a 10" circle on a non-stick pizza pan. Use a fork to dock holes in the dough to help it cook evenly.
6. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until it starts to turn light golden brown all over.
7. Add a layer of low carb salsa, then add the carnitas over the salsa.
8. Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top and return to the oven until the meat is warmed through and the cheese has melted.
9. Garnish with cilantro leaves, jalapeño slices, and diced avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 676mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 3g

Notes

3g net carbs per serving of a quarter of the pizza

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.