Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is easy to make and absolutely delicious. This bowl is low in carbs and contains a whopping 29 grams of protein!
This Pizza Cottage Cheese Bowl went viral on social media for good reason! Tonya is the original creator of this recipe. I decided to make my own version inspired by her creation.
Why you’ll love Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl:
- I was shocked when I first tasted this! It tastes very similar to pizza or lasagna without the bread or pasta.
- It contains 29 grams of protein, 10 grams of carbs and 299 calories.
- Customizable - Feel free to add ingredients based on what you enjoy!
Ingredients overview and substitutions:
- cottage cheese - I recommend 4%-6% for the best flavor and texture.
- marinara sauce - You can also use pizza sauce.
- grated parmesan cheese - Pecorino romano cheese also works.
- Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and dried crushed red pepper flakes - The perfect mix of spices for this recipe.
- shredded mozzarella cheese - You can also use a few slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
- turkey pepperoni - Crumbled sausage is a great substitution.
- fresh chopped basil - Fresh is best!
How to make Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Step 1
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix together cottage cheese, marinara, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and red pepper flakes.
- Add the mixture to an oven safe ramekin or dish.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and add pepperoni slices on top.
Step 2
- Bake it at 400 degrees F for 9-12 minutes. Then, broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with fresh chopped basil!
Why is my Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl watery?
It's important to use good quality cottage cheese such as a brand like Good Culture. Also, low-fat cottage cheese can be more watery.
Additions:
- sautéed mushrooms
- sautéed peppers
- sautéed onions
- crumbled sausage
- prosciutto
- hot or sweet soppressata
How to serve?
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe is yummy eaten with spoon, but you can also enjoy it as a dip with crostini, mini peppers or pita chips.
Increase the serving size on the recipe card and serve this as an appetizer dip for a party!
Storage directions:
I recommend enjoying this pizza bowl right away, but you can store it for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge if needed.
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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese - I recommend 4%-6% for the best flavor and texture.
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 slices turkey pepperoni
- ½ tablespoon fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix together cottage cheese, marinara, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and red pepper flakes.
- Add the mixture to an oven safe ramekin or dish.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and add pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake it at 400 degrees F for 9-12 minutes. Then, broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with fresh chopped basil!
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Macie
Made this 3 days in a row! My favorite lunch
Amazing! 🙂