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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

A close-up of a baked cottage cheese pizza bowl topped with melted, bubbly cheese and pepperoni slices.
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Create this satisfying, low-carb pizza experience using cottage cheese as a creamy, high-protein base. It bakes quickly to a bubbly finish, delivering classic pizza flavor without the crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup low-sugar marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1/4 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoni slices (or preferred toppings)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a small, oven-safe bowl or ramekin.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the prepared oven-safe bowl, creating a base layer.
  4. Bake the base for 10 minutes until it sets slightly.
  5. Remove the bowl from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the cottage cheese base.
  6. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
  7. Return the bowl to the oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving directly from the bowl.

Notes

  • For an air fryer method, cook the base at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes, then add toppings and cook for 3-4 more minutes.
  • You can substitute toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked sausage for variety.
  • This recipe yields approximately 25 grams of protein per serving.

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