Cottage Cheese Pizza
I have tried the viral cottage cheese pizza trend. This pizza replaces the traditional crust with a protein-packed cottage cheese base, creating a rich and flavorful layer that pairs beautifully with your favorite toppings. It’s light yet satisfying, with a deliciously cheesy taste that pairs perfectly with everything from classic pepperoni to fresh veggies.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 7 oz (200g) cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup (40g) flour
For topping
- 1/2 cup (50g) mozzarella
- Salami or pepperoni slices
- 3 tbsp (45g) Tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp (10g) Parmezan cheese
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the cottage cheese crust.
- In a medium bowl, add cottage cheese with eggs, garlic powder, oregano and flour. Mix to combine.
- Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and using the back of a spoon, spread the mixture to form a circle.
- Bake the crust for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
Assemble the pizza.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the crust.
- Top with grated mozzarella cheese.
- Top with salami or pepperoni slices, or your favorite toppings.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 2Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 18.8gProtein: 31.1gFat: 20.8gSaturated Fat: 9.2gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 1270mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2.4gCalcium: 113mgIron: 3mg