This Weight Watchers–friendly crustless pizza bake gives you all the cheesy pizza flavor without the dough. It’s high in protein, lower in carbs, filling, and easy to customize for your Points budget.
The recipe below combines ideas commonly used in WW crustless pizza bowls and low-carb pizza casseroles.
Servings
Makes 6 servings
Estimated WW Points
- About 3–5 Points per serving depending on:
- cheese amount
- turkey vs sausage
- pepperoni used
- sauce brand
Ingredients
Protein Base
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or extra-lean ground chicken
- 1 tsp olive oil spray
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pizza Layer
- 1 cup low-sugar pizza sauce
- 1½ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
Choose your favorites:
- ¼ cup turkey pepperoni
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ¼ cup onions, diced
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- Fresh basil
WW-style crustless pizza recipes often use lean turkey, reduced-fat mozzarella, and low-sugar sauce to keep Points lower.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Nonstick skillet
- Mixing spoon
- Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to:
- 375°F (190°C)
Lightly coat baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2: Cook the Meat
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add:
- garlic
- ground turkey
- Italian seasoning
- onion powder
- garlic powder
Cook 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
Drain excess liquid if needed.
Step 3: Build the Pizza Bake
Spread cooked meat evenly into baking dish.
Add layers in this order:
- Pizza sauce
- Half the mozzarella
- Vegetables and toppings
- Remaining mozzarella
- Parmesan cheese
Top with turkey pepperoni if using.
Step 4: Bake
Bake uncovered for:
- 18–22 minutes
The cheese should be:
- melted
- bubbly
- lightly golden
For extra browning:
- broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
Step 5: Rest & Serve
Let rest:
- 5 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with:
- basil
- red pepper flakes
- oregano
Serve with:
- salad
- roasted vegetables
- steamed broccoli
Texture & Flavor Tips
Avoid Watery Pizza Bake
Vegetables like mushrooms release water.
To prevent sogginess:
- sauté mushrooms first
- blot vegetables dry
Reddit users also recommend avoiding overly wet toppings for crustless pizza casseroles.
Best Cheese Choice
Use:
- part-skim mozzarella
It melts well while keeping Points reasonable.
For stronger flavor with less cheese:
- add Parmesan
- use Italian blend sparingly
Add More Protein
Try:
- chicken sausage
- extra-lean beef
- cottage cheese mixed into meat
Easy Variations
Veggie Lover’s
Add:
- spinach
- zucchini
- mushrooms
- peppers
Meat Lover’s
Use:
- turkey sausage
- turkey pepperoni
- lean beef
Spicy Version
Add:
- jalapeños
- hot sauce
- red chili flakes
Keto/Low-Carb
Skip onions and use sugar-free sauce.
Meal Prep & Storage
Refrigerator
Store covered for:
- up to 4 days
Freezer
Freeze portions individually:
- up to 2 months
Reheating
Best reheated in:
- oven
- air fryer
Microwave works too but softens texture.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220–280
- Protein: 24–30g
- Carbs: 5–8g
- Fat: 10–14g
