Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls 🍕 Recipe

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Who said you can't indulge in pizza while on a keto diet? Our Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls recipe is here to bring the beloved Italian flavors right to your low-carb table. Imagine biting into tender, cheesy pizza rolls loaded with mini pepperoni, fresh out of your own oven. Yes, you're about to embark on a delightful culinary journey where the comforting goodness of pizza meets the magic of keto!

These Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls are a great low-carb appetizer or fun snack using Cast Iron Keto's famous Keto Rolls as the base!

Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls being pulled out of a cast iron skillet

We've taken the essence of a classic pizza – the gooey cheese, the spicy pepperoni, and the tangy marinara – and wrapped it all up in a warm, fluffy keto dinner roll. This recipe is your golden ticket to enjoying a guilt-free pizza experience without straying from your keto goals. So put on your chef's hat, and get ready to create some Italian magic, keto-style!

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Preparation and cooking overview

Whip up some keto magic with our Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls recipe! It's as simple as preparing our fathead dough balls, layering them with gooey cheese and spicy pepperoni, and baking until they're beautifully golden and irresistible. From start to mouth-watering finish, you'll be pulling apart these heavenly pizza rolls in under an hour - it's a speedy trip to keto pizza paradise!

Chef's note

Unleash your inner artist while layering the cheese and pepperoni on these Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls! Have fun and get creative with your arrangements – maybe even invite the kids to join in. And remember, while sticking to keto-friendly ingredients, don't be afraid to experiment with other pizza toppings that you love – mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, olives, and fresh herbs!

Keto Pull-Apart Pizza Rolls - a hand is dunking one into a bowl of marinara sauce

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Difficulty Level: Easy
Recipe Makes 12 Servings

🍕 Ingredients for this keto pizza pull-apart rolls recipe

Organize your ingredients as follows:

Pizza

1 batch of keto dinner rolls
½ cup mini pepperoni
½ cup shredded mozzarella
½ cup shredded cheddar
¼ cup shredded parmesan

Marinara

1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup crushed tomatoes

Ingredient substitutions

Don't have the exact ingredient listed above? Don't worry; you can use substitutes for the following elements:

Mini pepperoni: Use regular pepperoni slices, chicken breast, or other keto-friendly toppings.
Marinara sauce: Substitute with Pesto sauce for a nutty, salty taste or with Alfredo sauce for a creamy, rich flavor.
Butter: Use avocado oil to grease the skillet. Since it has a neutral taste, it won't affect the flavor much.

Note: Make sure to use the same amount of substitute ingredients as the original ones to balance nutrients.

Additional ingredients

Red pepper flakes: If you are in for some spice, add red pepper flakes to your low-carb pull-apart pizza bread before serving.
Sliced black olives: Add some sliced black olives to your toppings for a savory taste.
Diced green bell peppers: Use diced bell peppers to introduce sweetness and crunch to your keto pizza rolls.
Chopped mushrooms: Put in chopped mushrooms for a meaty texture and a slightly earthy flavor

Note: Be mindful that adding new ingredients (even if keto-friendly) can cause the carb count to increase. So adjust the count accordingly and enjoy the enhanced flavors of the pull-apart keto pizza rolls.

Cooking tools required

To make this Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls recipe, you'll need the following tools:

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Stand Mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Cast Iron Skillet (10.5 inches)
Oven mitts
Saucepan
Cutting board
Shredders

Tools substitute options

Cast Iron Skillet: We recommend you use a non-stick frying pan. Monitor the heat to prevent the pizza bread from burning.
Stand Mixer: You can still mix the ingredients by hand or hand mixer.
Shredder: Finely chop the toppings with a sharp knife.
Saucepan: Make the sauce with a small pot or a deep skillet.

How to make Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls: step-by-step guide

Cooking methods

Baking
Sauteeing

Preparation steps

Gather ingredients and tools: Ensure you have all the ingredients and tools before starting the cooking process.
Measure ingredients: Measure all the ingredients with measuring cups and spoons to ensure the recipe turns out as intended.
Prepare fathead dough balls: make one batch of keto dinner rolls, refrigerate them for 10 minutes, and put them in a butter-greased skillet.
Preheat the oven: preheat the oven to 400°F

Cooking instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Make the keto dinner rolls according to their instructions until the part where you put the raw dough into the skillet.
Layer in the shredded cheese and pepperoni between and over the raw rolls once they are placed in the skillet.
Bake for 30-35 minutes in the preheated oven, covering with foil around the 20-minute mark to prevent the tops from burning.
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
For the marinara, heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat, add in the spices, and saute for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until hot.

Chef's pro tip

Make sure to keep your eagle eyes on those pizza bread rolls - we want them baked to perfection without any nasty singes! If you're not using a cast iron skillet, the heat might play a little game of hide and seek, potentially causing the bottom to get too toasty too fast. To outsmart this, go easy on the heat, keeping it medium-low. And hey, if you notice the top of your bread throwing a tan faster than the rest, cover it with aluminum foil and reduce the heat until it is cooked through.

animated GIF of a hand pulling a pizza roll out of a cast-iron skillet then dunking it into marinara sauce

How to make it healthier

Top your keto pizza bread with turkey pepperoni or chicken breast to reduce fat and calories.
Use plant-based toppings like bell pepper, olives, and mushroom to create a meatless snack.
Swap regular cheese with low-fat cheese or vegan cheese, free of dairy and cholesterol.

Time-saving tips

Batch-make keto dinner rolls ahead of time.
Buy pre-shredded cheese rather than shredding it yourself.
Use parchment paper in the skillet to minimize cleanup.
Use pre-made marinara sauce if you're short on time to create a new one.

What can I prepare ahead of time?

Make keto bread rolls in batches, keep them in an airtight container or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until you are ready.
Shred the cheese and ready all your toppings.
Prepare the marinara sauce ahead of the baking. This will not just save you from stress but also help the flavors to meld together.

Storage and reheating instructions

Left with multiple pull-apart pizza rolls even after you had your fill? Well, you can easily store them for the next day's snack or meal.

Storage methods

Fridge: Put the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Before storing, ensure they are completely cooled down to room temperature.
Room Temperature: If you plan to eat the rolls soon in an hour or so, put them in an air-tight container at room temperature.
Freezer: Need the rolls to last a week or even months? Wrap them with plastic foil, and store them in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag or container.

Reheating methods

You can bring the stored pull-apart keto pizza rolls back to life with the following simple steps:

Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°, place the rolls on a baking sheet, and heat the leftovers for 8-10 minutes or until heated.
Microwave: Place the leftover pull-apart pizza rolls in a microwave-safe plate and heat them for 30 seconds to 1 minute while covering the top with a damp paper towel. Doing this will help trap the moisture and prevent the rolls from drying out.

Pro tip: Avoid microwaving the rolls too long as they may become too soggy and soft.

Recipe wrap-up and conclusion

Voila! Say hello to our irresistible Keto Pizza Pull-Apart Rolls, ready to hit your pizza cravings out of the park while keeping you safely in the keto zone. Packed with gooey cheese and tangy tomato sauce, you'll be so enamored with the flavors that you'll forget you're even eating low-carb!

But that's not all! This recipe is your creative playground. Swap out the pepperoni for your cherished pizza toppings, or add in some healthier twists. Before you know it, you'll have a pan of mouthwatering pull-apart keto pizza bread ready to wow your friends and family.

So, what's holding you back? Slip into that apron, and let's get this pizza party started. Follow our recipe to nail every step of the process. We're pretty sure you'll fall head over heels for this family-approved keto spin on pizza.

Frequently asked questions

No, you can't. Coconut and flaxseed flours may be keto-friendly, but they aren't quite a match for pizza pull-apart bread. Coconut flour requires more moisture, and ground flaxseed needs additional ingredients, such as eggs, to bind the dough together.

Even if you adjust the moisture and additional carb, remember that different flours behave and taste differently. They can affect the overall flavor of the pizza.

Yes, you can use a different type of cheese instead of mozzarella, such as feta or goat cheese. However, these cheeses have intense flavors and can overpower other ingredients. Hence, they should be used in moderation.

Also, they do not precisely have the texture of grated mozzarella cheese. They have higher moisture can make the pizza soggy. So, they should be rained well before using them on the cheese layer.

The pull-apart pizza bread should be golden brown when they are fully cooked. The outer layer of the bread should have a crispy texture giving way to a soft interior. Also, the pizza-like smell of the ingredients should indicate the doneness.

Other than pepperoni slices, you can use sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, sliced onions, shredded chicken, diced jalapenos, and bacon bits.

Feel free to experiment with other keto-friendly pizza toppings to make your dish flavorful. However, adjust the nutritional values accordingly for an effective diet recipe.

You can use pesto or Alfredo sauce instead of classic marinara sauce. They are made with fat-rich ingredients such as olive oil and cream, making them fit for a keto diet. Just be aware that different sauces may significantly change the taste of the pizza rolls.

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