Monday Munchies:Paula’s Favorite Low-Carb Pizza Crust

First of all, THANK YOU PAULA! This is by far the best pizza crust I have made so far in my low carb life.  It is so delicious that the first time I made it, I had a little too much! It is good all by its self or topped with your favorite pizza toppings.  Enjoy!

Crust Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 4 oz cream cheese (1/2 package) at room temperature
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoon oregano or other Italian seasoning
• pinches of black and/or cayenne pepper
• 1 cup (or a little more) shredded Italian cheeses, at least half of which is a hard cheese (Parmesan, Assagio; I often use an Italian blend such as Trader Joe’s Quattro Formaggio.)

Preparation:

Heat the oven to 350° F.

1) Be sure the cream cheese is at about room temperature. Using a regular blender, food processor, or stick blender, mix the egg, cream cheese and salt until well blended.

2) Spread cheese in bottom of well-greased 9X13 pan. Pour egg mixture over the cheese.

3) Sprinkle the spices evenly on the crust.

4) Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is browning.

5) Remove from oven, add pizza toppings, and bake until done – about another 10-15 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information: Each serving has 1.5 grams effective carbohydrate plus 11 grams protein, and 179 calories.

Also, from Paula: The Mock Danish.  A great sweet treat anytime of the day!

Both of these recipes are delicious and will even help you win TBYW Thermometer Jeans Challenge !! Deadline is September 27, 2010.  Get started today by emailing me (Natillie) at info@thebodyyouwant.com.

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