Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
A quick and high-protein pizza crust made from cottage cheese, eggs, and mozzarella that holds up well to toppings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use small-curd cottage cheese and drain if very watery.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Use whole-milk mozzarella for richer flavor.
- 2 large eggs Room-temperature eggs incorporate more evenly.
Optional seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning Enhances flavor.
- ½ tsp garlic powder Adds aromatic depth.
- pinch salt To taste.
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley Brightens the crust.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, and optional seasonings. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly into a ¼-inch thick circle or rectangle.
Baking
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the crust is golden and firm around the edges.
- Let the crust rest for 5 minutes after baking.
- Add your preferred toppings and return to the oven for an additional 5–8 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispier crust, preheat the baking sheet before spreading the dough. Use room-temperature eggs for better incorporation.