Pizza Pasta Picnic
Picnics and Pizza super cozy especially with ingredients such as cheese, butter, sauce. Here is the recipe for this popular picnic dish.
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cup low carb marinara sauce
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup unflavored low carb protein powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, melted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Preheat oven Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8×10 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- STEP 2 – Cheese mixtureTo a large bowl, mix together 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- STEP 3 – Cheese layer Spread cheese mixture evenly into the casserole dish.
- STEP 4 – Pizza sauce Pour pizza sauce on top of the cheese layer and spread using the back of a spoon.
- STEP 5 – More cheese Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese on top of sauce in a even layer.
- STEP 6 – Pizza topping Evenly lay down sliced pepperoni on to of the shredded cheese layer. Set aside.
- STEP 7 – Make pull-apart keto rolls In a food processor, pulse together almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt until combined. Add egg, melted cheese, butter and sour cream. Pulse until dough ball forms. NOTE: You can also mix the dough using an electric mixer. It will take longer to evenly combine.
- STEP 8 – Roll into balls Pinch off keto dough and roll in between the palm of your hands into 1/2 – 3/4 inch balls and layer on top of the pepperoni layer. Make sure the balls are touching or close to touching each other.
- STEP 9 – Buttery Garlic Sauce In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic and chopped parsley. Brush on top of the keto dough.
- STEP 10 – Bake Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until pull apart keto rolls are golden brown.
- STEP 11 – Picnic ready!
Pizza Picnic Super Fun!
