Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
A high-protein, low-carb pizza bowl made with blended cottage cheese that offers creamy texture and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth Use small curd or a standard brand like Daisy or Breakstone for consistent results.
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce Choose a simple marinara with no added sugars for a cleaner taste.
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour or almond flour Helps absorb moisture from the cottage cheese.
Vegetable Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped peppers (any color)
- 1/8 cup sliced red onions
- 1/8 cup chopped black olives
- 1 teaspoon oregano Or Italian seasoning.
Cheese and Protein
- 1/4 cup light mozzarella cheese Fresh shredded part-skim mozzarella gives a stretchy finish.
- 4-5 slices turkey pepperoni Crisps nicely during baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray an oven-safe bowl with cooking spray or rub with olive oil.
- Blend 1 cup of cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
Mixing
- In your oven-safe bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, pizza sauce, gluten-free or almond flour, chopped peppers, sliced red onions, black olives, oregano, and salt and black pepper. Stir well.
Topping
- Sprinkle light mozzarella evenly over the mixture and arrange turkey pepperoni slices on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 1-2 minutes, and garnish with fresh herbs and a light dusting of parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings or substitute pepperoni with other proteins. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days or freeze unbaked for 2 months.