Keto Pizza Cheese Ball Recipe
This keto pizza cheese ball tastes just like a loaded slice of pizza, without the crust. It’s made with cream cheese, pepperoni, herbs, and shredded cheese, then rolled in more toppings for a perfect party snack. Low in carbs, no oven needed, and ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + 4 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 large cheese ball (about 12 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Base:
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup chopped pepperoni
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¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
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¼ cup chopped red onion (optional)
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1 tbsp tomato paste (or sugar-free pizza sauce)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried basil
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Coating:
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½ cup chopped pepperoni
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½ cup shredded parmesan
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30–45 minutes or microwave in short bursts until soft but not melted.
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Chop pepperoni and veggies into small pieces. Pat veggies dry with a paper towel if needed.
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In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, chopped pepperoni, tomato paste, and all spices. Mix until smooth and well blended.
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Shape mixture into a ball using your hands or plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and chill in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
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Before serving, roll the cheese ball in a mix of chopped pepperoni, parmesan, and parsley. Press coating in so it sticks.
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Serve with low-carb dippers like cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, pork rinds, or keto crackers.
Notes
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You can make it 2–3 days ahead and keep it wrapped in the fridge.
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For mini cheese balls, roll mixture into small 1-inch balls and coat individually.
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Feel free to swap in cooked bacon, olives, jalapeños, or sun-dried tomatoes for different flavor combos.
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To make it spicier, add more chili flakes or a bit of hot sauce.
Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tablespoons)
- Calories: 180 Sugar: 1g Sodium: 400mg Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 8g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 2g Fiber: 0.5g Protein: 8g Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-pizza-cheese-ball/