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adam saha

Carnivore Pizza Muffins

A high-protein, zero-carb comfort food perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 large eggs pasture raised if possible
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage 80/20 blend preferred
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup pepperoni mini or chopped rounds
  • optional bacon crumbles

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Muffin tin
  • skillet,
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Set your slow cooker to low and grease a muffin tin with butter or tallow.
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until beautifully browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and heavy cream together until uniform and light.
  4. Stir in the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Add the cooked meat and half of the pepperoni into the bowl.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling them nearly to the top.
  6. Place the remaining pepperoni and bacon crumbles on top of each muffin.
  7. Cover the muffin tin with foil and place it in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 18 to 22 minutes.
  8. Let the muffins sit in the tin for five minutes before gently removing them with a knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 18g

Notes

These Carnivore Pizza Muffins are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to two months. Reheat in an air fryer or toaster oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes to maintain the cheesy texture.
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