This amazing keto fathead dough is almond flour free and makes the best low carb calzone that's stuffed with breakfast sausage cheese and egg!
Carbs in Traditional Calzones
Using the app Cronometer to look up an Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese calzone from the brand Great Value, 100 grams serving has 26 grams of total carbs and just 1.3 grams of dietary fiber.
Net carbs are 24.7 grams which is really to high for anyone on a ketogenic diet and limiting carbs to 20 per day.
The next time you're in the mood for sausage pizza calzones, make this gluten free calzone for the whole family. Even the picky eaters will love it, mine sure did!
Carbs in our Keto Calzone Recipe
One slice of our awesome recipe has 8 total carbs per slice and 5 grams of net carbs which is a lot better than a regular calzone when you're following a keto diet.
Our keto-friendly recipe is very filling so one slice with a side salad might be all you need to feel satisfied.
The rest of the nutrition facts information is located at the bottom of this page on the printable recipe card.
Can I turn this into a keto breakfast pizza instead?
This keto calzone is essentially keto pizza dough and can easily be made into a pizza crust.
Before adding the Italian sausage and gooey cheese filling, pre bake the fat head crust first then top with some low carb marinara sauce or Rao's tomato sauce, top with filling and bake for about 15 minutes.
You could even skip the sausage filling and add your own favorite pizza toppings.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes if you want to prepare this great recipe ahead of time, you certainly can.
Simply follow the directions to make the dough. Make a dough ball and wrap in plastic wrap to store in the fridge for up to 3 days ahead.
When you are ready to make this large calzones, I would recommend removing from the plastic wrap and placing the whole thing into a microwavable bowl to heat for about a minute to soften the dough.
Then follow the step-by-step instructions to add the filling and bake.
You could also prepare the sausage cheese filling ahead of time and store covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat for about 3-5 minutes so it's easier to spread on the dough.
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
Keto Cinnamon Rolls with fathead dough
Keto Cinnamon Rolls with no fathead dough
Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins
Best Low Carb Keto Breakfast Sausage Calzone
Best Low Carb Keto Breakfast Sausage Calzone
Ingredients
Keto Dough
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sausage Cheese Filling
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces mushrooms diced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese
Instructions
Dough
- Place all the ingredients into a food processor and process until combined. You will need two sheets of parchment paper to roll dough.
- Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Place dough onto parchment paper and cover with another piece of parchment. Use a rolling pin and roll dough to 12 by 16. If it's difficult to roll, you can place dough in a microwavable bowl and heat for about a minute. It will be sticky so wet hands and spread dough instead of using rolling pin.
Sausage Egg Cheese Filling
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, add the sausage, mushrooms, onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles, about 6-8 minutes.
- Turn heat off and add the rest of the ingredients; parsley, Italian seasonings, garlic, salt and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Taste mixture for seasonings then stir in eggs. Set aside.
Assemble
- Spread the filling onto the middle of the dough. Hold the parchment paper on the long side to help you fold the dough toward the center then roll over so the calzone is seam side down.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Storage
- Store any leftovers in a airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place individual pieces onto a baking sheet pan and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes. You can also reheat pieces in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
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