This Keto Garlic Bread Pizza Dip is a low-carb snack, and it is liked by everyone in the family and friends. It is made with two combinations: savory garlic bread & gooey pizza. Garlic bread is made with the combination of Almond flour, melted mozzarella, & garlic to form the base, and it bakes into golden, chewy “bread.” Then, we can top the garlic bread with the favorite pizza topping of choice, like sausage or pepperoni, creamy cheese, and Keto pizza sauce. We can able to enjoy a cheesy, garlicky taste in every bite, but with a fraction of the carbs of regular pizza or garlic bread. This Garlic Bread Pizza Dip is guilt-free, aromatic, & satisfying whether you’re on a keto diet or simply searching for a tasty gluten-free dinner. We have to serve this dip immediately from the oven, hot and bubbly.
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STATS:
- Prep time: Fifteen mints.
- Serving size: 1/8 of the dish
- Cook time: Twenty mints.
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
- Total time: Thirty-five mints.
- Course: Appetizer / Snack
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Serving: Makes 8 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Knife
- Baking pan
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Brush
INGREDIENTS:
GARLIC BREAD LAYER:
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp. cream cheese
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 egg
- 2 pieces of garlic
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
PIZZA DIP LAYER:
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup marinara or low-carb pizza sauce
- ¼ cup pepperoni or sausage
- ¼ tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour offers a gluten-free, low-carb substitute for regular flour. It helps make the base of the garlic bread chewy and gives a hint of nutty flavor. Coconut flour absorbs too much moisture and can result in a dry texture, so we have to avoid using it in this recipe.
Shredded mozzarella:
- We have to use low-moisture shredded mozzarella for the best melting and flexible texture in the bread base and the topping layers. The dip may become runny due to the excessive moisture content of fresh mozzarella.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream Cheese gives the dip layer and the garlic bread base a rich, creamy texture. We have to soften the cream cheese before mixing to make blending easier.
EGGS:
- Egg provides a bread-like texture by acting as a binder to keep the cheese and almond flour mixture together.
GARLIC:
- We use the fresh garlic but for convenience, we can also use the garlic powder as a substitute for fresh minced garlic, which adds that distinctively strong flavor.
PIZZA SAUCE:
- We have to use a low-carb, sugar-free marinara or pizza sauce to keep the meal keto-friendly. We can make your version or carefully check labels because store-bought versions may contain additional sweeteners.
SAUSAGE OR PEPPERONI:
- Sausage or pepperoni enhances the cheesy layers with a delicious, meaty taste. We can also use other keto-friendly toppings, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives with the sausage or pepperoni.
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INSTRUCTION:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F.
- We can apply the oil to the baking dish.
- Melt the cream cheese & mozzarella together in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute by stirring halfway through.
- We can add the garlic, egg, baking powder, Italian seasoning, and almond flour.
- Stir all the components till we form the dough.
- Then we can evenly press the dough into a baking dish.
- We can sprinkle the parsley on the bread with parsley & apply the melted butter with the help of a brush.
- Prebake the bread for 8 to 10 minutes or till the bread just starts to get brown.
- We can combine the sour cream & soft cream cheese in a bowl and stir till they get smooth.
- Then we can cover the prebaked garlic bread dough with the mixture.
- We can add the Parmesan, pepperoni, mozzarella, & pizza sauce in layers.
- Then we can also add crushed red pepper over the components.
- We can put the pizza back in the oven and bake it for ten to twelve more minutes or till the cheese is brown & bubbling.
- Then we can properly cool down the garlic bread pizza dip before slicing it into chunks or serving it with keto dippers like vegetables or low-carb crackers.
TIPS:
- We can line the baking dish with parchment paper.
- You can also add the preferred keto-friendly garnishes, like as fried bacon, spinach, mushrooms, or jalapeños.
- We can properly cool the garlic bread base before adding the dip layer to prevent sogginess.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can transfer the garlic bread pizza dip to the airtight container and store this dish for 4 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- We can properly wrap the slices of the garlic bread pizza dip in plastic wrap and store the slice for 2 months.
REHEAT:
- We can warm up the pizza slices in the microwave or if it is frozen then we can bake the pizza directly in the oven at 350 degrees F till it gets properly warmed up.
FAQs:
Does this garlic bread pizza dip have a low-carb content?
- Yes this garlic bread pizza dip has low carbs content and they just comprised of 3g net carbs and 14g protein is present in one slice of this dish.
How to make this garlic bread pizza dip dairy-free?
- It might not be possible to make the dairy-free garlic bread pizza dip but you might try to use the dairy-free cheese and coconut cream for the dip.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Fat: 24g
Sodium: 520mg
Potassium: 180mg
Calories: 290 kcal
Calcium: 220mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 450 IU
Total Carbs: 6g