Incredible & Amazing Keto Pizza Chaffles (Crispy & Cheesy!)
Get ready for a game-changer with these Incredible & Amazing Keto Pizza Chaffles! These crispy, savory “waffles” made from cheese and egg are the perfect low-carb base for all your favorite pizza toppings. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, they’re a delightful addition to your health journey, especially perfect for a quick and satisfying meal here in beautiful Puerto Vallarta!
Yields: 2 Pizza Chaffles Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8-10 minutes (per chaffle plus baking)
Ingredients:
For the Chaffles:
- 1 teaspoon coconut flour
- 1 large egg white
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for the chaffle batter)
- 1 teaspoon cream cheese, softened
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
For the Pizza Topping:
- 3 teaspoons low-carb marinara sauce (e.g., Rao’s, or other sugar-free brand)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 6 pepperoni slices, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon basil seasoning (dried basil or fresh, chopped)
Equipment:
- Small bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Waffle maker (mini waffle maker or standard size)
- Baking sheet (or oven rack)
- Spatula
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Waffle Maker: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Plug in and turn on your waffle maker so it gets hot.
- Prepare Chaffle Batter: In a small bowl, add the coconut flour, egg white, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk or stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a cohesive batter.
- Cook Chaffles: Once your waffle maker is hot, pour about half of the chaffle batter into the center of the waffle maker. Close the top.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chaffle is golden brown and crispy to your desired doneness. Cooking time can vary based on your waffle maker.
- Carefully remove the cooked chaffle from the waffle maker using a spatula.
- Repeat the same instructions with the remaining batter to make the second chaffle.
- Top Pizza Chaffles: Place the cooked chaffles on a baking sheet (or directly onto the oven rack for extra crispiness on the bottom).
- For each chaffle, spread about 1 ½ teaspoons of low-carb marinara sauce evenly over the top.
- Arrange the halved pepperoni slices over the sauce.
- Evenly sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese over both chaffles (¼ cup per chaffle).
- Finish by sprinkling the shredded Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
- Bake & Broil: Place the baking sheet (or oven rack) with the topped chaffles on the top shelf of your preheated oven.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Then, carefully turn the oven to the broil setting. Keep a close eye on the chaffles, as the cheese can brown and burn very quickly under the broiler. Broil for approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the cheese begins to bubble and turn golden brown with crispy edges.
- Serve & Enjoy! Remove the pizza chaffles from the oven. Sprinkle basil seasoning on top of each. Let cool for a minute or two, then serve immediately and enjoy these incredible Keto Pizza Chaffles!
Tips for Success:
- Waffle Maker Type: A mini waffle maker (like a Dash mini) is ideal for single-serving chaffles. If using a larger waffle maker, adjust batter amount per chaffle accordingly.
- Don’t Overfill: Be careful not to overfill your waffle maker to avoid overflow.
- Softened Cream Cheese: Ensure cream cheese is soft for smooth mixing into the batter.
- Low-Carb Marinara: Choose a marinara sauce with no added sugar, such as Rao’s, to keep the carbs low.
- Broiler Watch: The broiling step is crucial for that “pizza” look and taste, but it can quickly go from perfect to burnt. Stay at the oven and watch constantly!
- Topping Customization: Feel free to add other keto-friendly toppings like sliced black olives, cooked crumbled sausage, sliced mushrooms, or finely diced bell peppers.
- Crispiness: If you prefer extra crispy chaffles, you can cook them a little longer in the waffle maker initially.
Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification:
This Keto Pizza Chaffles recipe is a delightful addition to your health journey!
- Low-Carb: Yes, by using cheese and egg as the base, and low-carb toppings.
- High Fat: Yes, from the cheeses, cream cheese, and pepperoni.
- Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly. All listed ingredients are suitable for a ketogenic diet, provided your marinara sauce is sugar-free.
- Gluten-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.
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