Description
A low-carb, high-protein twist on classic pizza, served in a bowl with creamy cottage cheese as the base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch salt
- ¼–⅓ cup marinara sauce (no added sugar preferred)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
- Turkey pepperoni or beef pepperoni
- Cooked ground beef or chicken
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Olives
- Spinach
- Onions
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Oregano for garnish
- Olive oil drizzle for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small oven-safe dish or ramekin, spread cottage cheese evenly. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Spoon marinara over the cottage cheese. Spread gently without mixing.
- Layer shredded mozzarella evenly. Add Parmesan on top.
- Place your toppings evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese melts and starts bubbling. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top if desired.
- Garnish with basil and olive oil. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before using. Consider using whole milk cottage cheese for a creamier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg