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High-Protein Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

Close-up of a baked cottage cheese pizza bowl with bubbly, browned cheese and visible vegetables.
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Make a quick, satisfying pizza meal using cottage cheese as a high-protein, low-carb base instead of traditional crust. This recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup low-sugar pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a small, oven-safe bowl or ramekin.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until fully combined. For a smoother base, you can briefly blend this mixture with an immersion blender.
  3. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into the prepared oven-safe bowl, spreading it evenly to form the base layer.
  4. Bake the base for 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly firm. This step helps remove excess moisture.
  5. Remove the bowl from the oven. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the baked cottage cheese base.
  6. Top with mozzarella cheese and your chosen pizza toppings.
  7. Return the bowl to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before eating directly from the bowl.

Notes

  • For a microwave version, mix ingredients, spread in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes, checking for doneness. Add toppings and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds more until cheese melts.
  • If your cottage cheese base seems too wet after baking, you can carefully drain any liquid before adding sauce and toppings.
  • Use whipped cottage cheese for an even smoother, creamier texture before baking.

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