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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls

Craving pizza without the carbs? These cottage cheese pizza bowls are high-protein, easy to make, and loaded with cheesy, pizza flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons pizza sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices turkey pepperoni
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Prepare a 16-ounce, oven-safe ramekin by spraying lightly with cooking oil. Set aside.
    Ramekin bowl sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer and shake out as much liquid as possible.
    Combine cottage cheese, Parmigiano reggiano, pizza sauce, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
    Straining cottage cheese in mesh strainer.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared ramekin and bake for 10 minutes.
    Cottage cheese pizza mixture in a ramekin bowl.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
    Mozzarella cheese and turkey pepperoni. topped on baked bowl with cottage cheese mixture.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    Cottage cheese pizza bowl garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • Drain well for best texture: The drier the cottage cheese, the creamier the final result, so let it sit or gently press out excess moisture.
  • Blend for smoothness: Blend the cottage cheese first if you prefer a creamy, curd-free base.
  • Broil for a bubbly top: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end for a golden, slightly crispy finish, watching closely.
  • Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, add toppings, then air fry 3 to 5 more minutes until melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1339mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 591mg | Iron: 1mg