These Keto Homemade Pizza Sticks are very cheesy, delicious, and flavorful. These pizza sticks are the ideal low-carb and keto appetizer or snack to help you stick to the keto diet. These sticks are soft, chewy, and have a crispy edge. These sticks are made using basic fathead dough that consists of mozzarella, almond flour, cream cheese, & egg. You may top these sticks with pepperoni or the preferred low-carb ingredients. These pizza sticks are prepared very simply, and we can easily customize these sticks as we like, so they are perfect for any occasion, to feed the crowd, or just to satisfy the craving. They’re perfect for a fast snack at any time of day, lunchboxes, and game day.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Cook time: 15 mints.
- Total time: 25 mints.
- Serving size: 1 stick
- Serving: 8
- Cuisine: American
- Prep time: Ten mints.
- Course: Starter
- Caloric content: 180 kcal
- Diet: Keto & Low-Carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Dish
- Rubber spatula
- Pizza cutter
INGREDIENTS:
- One & ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- Two tbsp. cream cheese
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pepperoni or sausage
- Keto marinara sauce
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese is added to provide the stretch and shape in the fathead dough, and we have to use the part-skim, low-moisture cheese for the best results.
CREAM CHEESE:
- It includes the moisture in the bread dough, and it aids make the dough smooth & flexible.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is gluten-free, low-carb flour, and it helps to give the structure and texture to these rolls, and we have to use the fine almond flour.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning is added to these pizza sticks to add the traditional Italian flavor.
GARLIC POWDER:
Garlic powder is added to the roll to make the roll flavorful and delicious.
EGGS:
- Eggs are added to this dough to bind the ingredients, and they also help to provide the structure.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese is added to include the nutty and salty flavor in the dish.
SAUSAGE OR PEPPERONI:
- Sausage or Pepperoni is added to this pizza to make it like pizza.
KETO MARINARA SAUCE:
- Keto Marinara Sauce is used to add the classic pizza taste.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We would warm-up the oven at the temperature of 400 degree F.
- Then we would cover the pan with the parchment paper.
- We can melt the cream cheese and mozzarella together in a bowl for approximately one minute and stirring in between.
- Then we can add the egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and almond flour to the cheese mix and stir to form dough.
- We can roll out the dough into a¼ inch thick rectangle in parchment sheets.
- Then we can sprinkle the parmesan cheese, pepperoni, and marinara sauce, and cut the sheet into 8 equal pieces.
- We can roll the pieces into sticks.
- Now we can put the sticks on the sheet and bake them for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm and golden.
- We can cool the sticks for some time and serve them with the keto sauce.
SERVING IDEAS:
- Serve the pizza sticks with keto marinara sauce.
- We can also have these pizza sticks with a side Caesar salad
- Add some pepper flakes to the sticks to make them spicier.
- We can serve the pizza sticks as a keto party appetizer.
- Dip these sticks in ranch or garlic butter.
- We can enjoy these pizza sticks for a keto lunch with a bowl of soup.
TIPS:
- We can cool down the dough for five minutes to handle the dough easily.
- You could also use the parchment paper to avoid sticking.
- We would also add some jalapeno slices to make the spicy sticks.
- You could save the unbaked sticks for the meal prep.
- We would also use the cheddar cheese for a different taste profile.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place these pizza sticks in an airtight container and preserve them for four days.
FREEZER:
- Place the baked or unbaked sticks in the box and preserve these sticks for 1 to 2 months.
FAQs:
Can I use the coconut flour to make these pizza sticks?
- We can use the coconut flour to prepare these snacks and modify the quantity of recipe consequently.
How to prepare the crispier pizza sticks?
- We have to bake these sticks a little longer or broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Are these sticks gluten-free?
- These sticks are completely gluten-free as they are made with gluten-free components.
Can I add the veggies to this dough?
- We can add the finely chopped veggies in this dough, but they should be keto-friendly, like spinach, bell pepper, or olives.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 3g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 14g
Sodium: 320mg
Calories: 180 kcal
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 150IU
Total carbs: 4g
Potassium: 100mg
Serving size: 1 stick