30 Best Pizza Bowl Recipes You Need to Try

Pizza is one of the most popular foods, but making great pizza at home can be challenging, and mastering the art of creating your pizza dough is no easy task.

However, an alternative is to make pizza bowls instead, so for anyone interested in trying, we’ve searched far and wide online to see what other people have been cooking. And as a result, here are our favorite 30 pizza bowl recipes you might enjoy attempting at home.

 

1. Easy Pizza Bowls – Simplylakita.com

This simple recipe teaches you how to make simple crustless pizzas in bowls using your favorite pizza toppings that can be ready in no more than about five minutes. They look super delicious, and they’re easy to customize! That’s why you can adapt them to everyone’s tastes, making them a perfect option whenever you need a quick and easy meal for your family.

 

2. Keto Pizza Bowl from Keto with Sammy

If you’re on a keto diet, one thing you might be missing is pizza. But with these keto-friendly pizza bowls, this no longer needs to be the case. They’re easy to make, and you can load them up with all your favorite toppings, allowing you to satisfy your cravings for pizza while still sticking to your diet.

 

3. Crustless Pizza Bowl – Foods Guy

One advantage of pizza bowls is that you don’t need to worry about making the crust. You only cook up all your favorite ingredients and serve them in a bowl topped with delicious melted cheese, and you’re good to go. This recipe shows you how to make them with sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, cheese, and Italian herbs – but once you see how it works, you can start experimenting with any other ingredients you like.

 

4. Homemade Easy Pizza Bowls Recipe from Cooktube

To prove how easy it is to make pizza bowls, this video shows you how to do it in just a minute and a half. As you can read in the introduction, they’re great as a starter. But you can also serve them as a main meal if you put plenty of portions into large bowls. Just be sure there is enough for everyone, as these tend to get consumed very quickly!

 

5. Keto Pizza In A Bowl – Easy 15 Minute Keto Recipe

Here’s another keto-friendly recipe, but judging by the photo, it is something most people will enjoy eating whether they’re on a keto diet or not. As you can see, the bowl is piled high with melted cheese, pepperoni pieces, mushrooms, and more, and it’s making us feel hungry just thinking about it!

 

6. Easy Pizza Bowl from trutru77

These simple but yummy-looking pizza bowls are based on Italian sausage meat. It is combined with tomato pizza sauce and served in bowls with a generous helping of mozzarella cheese. The bowls are topped with pizza crust, then baked in the oven for ten minutes until crisp and browned. They look so cute too, and we’re confident plenty of others will agree.

 

7. Low Carb Pizza Bowl – Picky Palate

If you’re avoiding carbs, traditional pizza is off the menu. However, you can still enjoy your favorite topping in a pizza bowl. And this is a recipe that shows you how. It’s a healthier option than regular pizza, and it’s a lot better for your line – so if you’re watching what you eat but are craving a pizza, this recipe might help.

 

8. Upside-Down Pizza Recipe

Here’s a great pizza bowl idea lots of people are sure to love – it’s a bit different from a wide variety of pizza bowl recipes because rather than just putting pizza ingredients in a bowl and skipping the crust, this version uses the crust itself as the bowl! That means it’s a bit like a regular pizza but, instead, holds even more topping than usual. Sound intriguing? Then give this video a watch to see how he did it!

 

9. Pizza in a Bowl – My Montana Kitchen

If you like things like melted cheese, pepperoni, sausage meat, and tomato sauce, you’ll only need to see the photo at the top of this post to feel convinced that this is a recipe you need to try. There’s no crust, so it’s low-carb also, making it ideal if you’re trying to lose a few pounds. So add this to your next meal plan for a craving that won’t disappoint!

 

10. 3-minute Bowl Pizza Recipe

If you need a quick snack or a light meal but don’t have time to prepare anything more elaborate, this recipe can save you time because these microwave pizza bowls take no longer than three minutes to make. We’re amazed by how tasty they look when they’re ready, with the cheese melted on top and the sauce bubbling around the sides. We’re impressed!

 

11. Pizza Bowls – Host The Toast

If, like this blogger from NYC, you love great pizza without being a snob about it, you might be open to trying something more innovative creations. If it did hit the spot, this cute pizza served in a crust bowl might tempt you. And once you try them once, you might even find you’re hooked, even if you know you really shouldn’t be!

 

12. Best Pizza Bowl Recipe from Almazan Kitchen

There are so many good things about spending time in the great outdoors. But one of the most significant drawbacks is the lack of pizza. Still, just because you’re out in the woods doesn’t mean there’s no chance of satisfying your pizza craving. Luckily, this incredible recipe for pizza bowls will show you one way to do it.

 

13. Sausage Supreme Pizza Bowls – Jonesdairyfarm.com

As this blogger writes, if you skip the crust and cook pizza in a bowl, it’s easy to make it low-carb and gluten-free. That means even those on restricted diets can enjoy pizza without guilt. It requires only 15 minutes of prep and takes no more than 30 minutes overall, which means once you’ve tried it once, this is likely to become a go-to meal whenever you don’t feel like making anything more complicated.

 

14. Deep Dish Pizza Bowl

If you like eating pizza from an edible crust bowl, this is another recipe you should check out. This version is for a deep-dish pizza stuffed full of melted cheese, garlic, sausage meat, and more to give you an indulgent treat you won’t be able to get enough of.

We also swoon over this recipe because the layers show once sliced—a thing you won’t witness in ramekin recipes.

 

15. Pizza in a Bowl Recipe: How to Make It – Taste of Home

Innovation is what brought pizza to its fame and glory today. And same goes for this recipe which substitutes regular pizza crust for pasta. We think we’re moving away from what can reasonably be termed a ‘pizza,’ but if it tastes good, who cares what we call it? And if you like the look of the dish in the photos, you shouldn’t have any trouble recreating the idea at home.

 

16. Keto Pizza In A Bowl

Since there’s no crust, it’s no wonder there are plenty of pizza bowl recipes aimed at those on a keto diet – and here’s another one. This YouTuber managed to lose 120 lbs cooking and eating dishes like this, and if you’re wondering if you can do the same, go check out her channel to see how she did it!

 

17. Pizza Bread Bowl Recipe by Tasty

The technical name for a bowl made from the crust of a loaf of bread is a trencher. And these edible bowls are traditionally filled with soup. However, this recipe teaches you how to make one filled with pizza topping. And although it might not be great if you’re counting the calories, it most certainly looks yummy – so for anyone looking for an indulgent treat, this is an idea that’s sure to be of interest.

 

18. How to Make Pizza in a Bowl

Here’s another one for people on keto diets or who don’t eat gluten – and this video gives you even better value because it teaches you how to make not just one but three versions of crustless pizza. That way, you can keep things interesting by varying what you eat. And when you’ve tried all these suggestions, you can even follow her ideas to make new versions of your own.

 

19. Easy Pizza Bowl Recipe – Get On My Plate

As this blogger tells us, these pizza bowls are keto-friendly, gluten-free – and can even be adapted for vegetarians or vegans, making them highly versatile. It is also fast and a breeze to make at home. That makes them a great option if you have a household of fussy eaters since you can make a different version for everyone. Give her blog a read for more details.

 

20. How To Make Low Carb Pizza Bowls

This YouTuber starts her video tutorial with a great tip. If someone in your family is on a low-carb diet but not everyone, you can make pizza bowls like this. And then add pasta for those who eat carbs and leave it out for those who can’t. She has a great personality too, which makes her video fun to watch – check it out to see what we mean.

 

21. Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bowls – Cookie and Kate

In her post, this blogger writes that she didn’t quite know what to call this creation – and we’re not sure what to make of it either. But whichever way you look at it, we’re sure they taste amazing. And they’re probably a lot healthier than any other recipes we’ve seen on the web. Curious now? Then you’ll have to head over to her blog to find out what we’re talking about!

 

22. Keto Chicken Pizza Bowls Made Easy

These simple keto-friendly pizza bowls use chicken instead of pepperoni, unlike many of the other recipes we’ve seen, and just for that reason, this video is worth a watch. They’re easy to make – you can absolutely use up leftover rotisserie chicken from another meal – and they also look irresistible. So why not see if you can copy Skubis’ idea?

 

23. Hawaiian Keto Pizza Bowl Recipe – Wholesome Yum

Is Hawaiian pizza the most controversial topping of them all? We think it just might be, but if you’re one of those who don’t turn their nose up at pineapple on pizza, you might enjoy this recipe – especially if you’re on a keto diet since this pizza is crust-free.

Oh! And let’s not forget the Canadian bacon and crispy crumbled bacon on top. Yup! That’s two layers of meaty goodness for everyone.

 

24. Keto Pizza Bowl from Casually Keto

This YouTuber suggests making this keto pizza bowl for a quick snack, an effortless lunch, or even a great dinner. It’s super-easy, and his video is only a few minutes long. So once you’ve watched it, you can copy his version step-by-step or make a creative recipe based on what floats your boat.

 

25. Pizza in a Bowl – Midwest Living

Mac and cheese is one of the great comfort foods – as is pizza. So why not combine them in one dish and make a mac and cheese pizza? There are many ways of doing it. Some people actually use mac and cheese as a topping for regular pizza. But this recipe teaches you how to cook a pizza bowl version, and we have to say, it looks delicious.

 

26. Pizza Bowl – Joy to the Food

For sure, it is the intriguing branding of this YouTuber you may notice at first. Hint! It’s a mascot making an unconventional pizza. But don’t worry! Every step is clear, with injected humor to make cooking fun.

For this recipe, you can expect a spicy marinara, fresh herbs, and some spices cooked in a slow cooker.

 

27. Pizza Bowl – Joy To The Food

This pizza bowl is filled with creamy Italian cheese, spicy sausage, and nutritious cauliflower, making it (both) healthy and delicious. It could hardly be easier to make either, so if you’re a newbie in the kitchen – or are just feeling a bit lazy today – it would be an ideal option to attempt. Also, this recipe is a grain-free diet approved if you’re following a particular nutritional requirement.

 

28. Pizza Bowl Meal Prep with Jennifer

Ramekins make good kitchen tools for creme brulee and soufflés. But did you know it also works with low-carb pizzas?

In this recipe, you’ll find all you’re favorite pie ingredients in a small bowl. Also, instead of the usual red sauce, Jennifer encourages using bbq sauce or Alfredo with parmesan for a twist. Then, you can cook it in the microwave or an oven—whatever is available.

 

29. 1-Minute Pizza Bowl From KetoFocus

One minute is all it takes to craft this incredible pizza bowl recipe. And don’t judge the time so hastily. Despite the quick turnaround, it got all the saucy Italian flavors you’ll ever ask for. That means bubbly browned cheese, pre-processed savory meat, and fresh veggies.

In addition, Keto Focus also assured everyone that even a ranch dressing work on this. Amazingly innovative, right?

 

30. Instant Bowl Pizza From Food Couture

If these two junior chefs can whip up a pizza bowl from scratch, you can do it too! The process starts with the dough infused with mixed herbs. That way, you get a nice and fluffy crust in every bite. Then, they make spiced pizza sauce to go in with their healthy toppings. We’re talking about capsicum, corn, and olives. Give it a try—this recipe may be your next go-to meal on a hectic day.

 

So many great pizza bowl recipes to try

As you can see, there’s no shortage of pizza bowl recipes to try making, including versions both with and without pizza crust, making them suitable for people with a whole range of dietary requirements.

We’ve enjoyed collecting these recipes for you, so we hope you’ve enjoyed reading and watching them all too. And above all, we hope we’ve helped you find the inspiration you needed to start cooking delicious pizza bowls of your own.