Where’s The Crust Pizza
Creamy, comforting, and unexpectedly satisfying, Where’s The Crust Pizza is the kind of recipe that turns busy weeknights into mini-celebrations.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for mixing into the base
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce room temperature or warm for easy spreading
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided if you like extra browning on top
- to taste favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, etc.), pre-sliced or chopped as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese, eggs, ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese with a hand mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the base is set to the touch.
- Remove the dish from the oven and allow the base to cool for 10 minutes.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cooled base using the back of a spoon. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then arrange your favorite toppings across the surface.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden at the edges.
- Remove from the oven, let the pizza rest for 3–5 minutes, then slice into squares or rectangles. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious crustless pizza!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly. Keeps well for 3–4 days in the refrigerator.