Description
This Homemade Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a low-carb, high-protein alternative to classic pizza that’s ready in minutes. Made with creamy cottage cheese, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, it’s the perfect quick dinner or snack idea for pizza lovers. Ideal for keto-friendly and gluten-free lifestyles.
Ingredients
½ cup cottage cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons pizza sauce
10 mini pepperoni or ¼ cup cooked sausage
2 tablespoons chopped bell peppers or mushrooms
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Spoon the cottage cheese into an oven-safe bowl and smooth it out evenly.
2. Add pizza sauce on top of the cottage cheese and spread gently.
3. Add chopped vegetables and protein of choice over the sauce layer.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the entire bowl.
5. Top with Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes.
6. Broil or bake at 400°F for 5–7 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
Blend the cottage cheese if you prefer a smoother base.
Customize toppings with your favorite meats or veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Low-Carb Dinner
- Method: Broil or Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg