By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 12
162 cal · 40 min
Rice-Crusted Pizza
Recipe GLPR5bc169a8514eb3
A creative take on pizza featuring a savory crust made from cooked rice and mozzarella cheese, bound together with egg and baked until golden. The crispy rice base is topped with a light tomato sauce, creating a hearty and satisfying main dish that's lower in carbs than traditional pizza.
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice
16 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups low-sodium tomato purée
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the cheese is well incorporated throughout the rice mixture.
Spread the rice mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down gently to form a thin, pizza-like crust about 1/4 inch thick.
Bake the rice crust for 15-20 minutes until it becomes golden brown and crispy at the edges. The crust should feel firm when lightly pressed.
Remove the crust from the oven and spread the tomato purée evenly over the top, leaving a small border around the edges.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until the sauce is heated through and the crust remains crispy. Slice into 12 pieces and serve warm.
Comments
This rice crust pizza delivers serious value: rice, eggs, mozzarella, and tomato purée are all pantry staples at every Charlotte grocer, with no special trips needed. The cost per serving runs under $1.00, making it one of the cheapest bases you can build. The stated 40 minutes is honest if you account for the rice cooking and crust-setting time, though expect closer to 45 minutes end-to-end on a weeknight. The main caveat is that this is a same-night dish—the crispy rice crust softens as it sits, so leftovers don't reheat well, which limits its appeal for meal prep or families juggling multiple schedules.
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