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Making this cottage cheese pizza bowl was so easy, and it was ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for those looking for a low-carb and high-protein meal. Tastes so good with 50 grams of protein per serving.
You may also love my cottage cheese pizza crust or my chicken crust pizza.
This is what you will call a crustless pizza! Sounds cool? I love the fact that you do not need to worry about making dough or any base crust for this pizza. This base of this cottage cheese pizza bowl is made from cottage cheese, marinara or pizza sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. I then topped it with shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese, and for the toppings, I decided to go with black olives and turkey pepperoni.
This pizza bowl reminds me of lasagna. It is low in carbs, and each serving has 50 grams of protein!
Ingredients you will need
Below is a list of ingredients to make this crustless pizza. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.
- Cottage cheese: I used the whole tub which was 16 ounces. Mine was also 4% low-fat cottage cheese. Any would work.
- Part-skim mozzarella cheese: low-fat or full-fat works.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Marinara sauce or pizza sauce would also work just fine.
- Sliced black olives
- Turkey pepperoni slices: use any you have on hand. I do not eat pork or bacon so I used turkey.
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh basil, optional
- To serve: Pita chips, mini bell peppers
How to make cottage cheese pizza bowl
Below is a step-by-step visual guide on how to make this pizza bowl, which is also found in the recipe card.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
In an oven-safe dish, add the cottage cheese and marinara or pizza sauce. Mix to combine.
Next, add in the Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, and a bit of salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Top the cottage cheese mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced olives, and chopped or mini pepperoni.
Sprinkle over some shredded parmesan Cheese.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven, top with additional Parmesan cheese and sliced fresh basil.
Serve with pita chips or baby bell peppers. Enjoy.
Tips From My kitchen 🥰
Tips for success
- You can use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese. I used 4% milk fat and it was perfect.
- You do not necessarily need to use the grated parmesan cheese if you are counting your macros. It will still taste nice without it, but I feel like it adds a nice touch.
- Instead of making it in one dish, you may divide it up into 2 or 4 individual servings using oven-safe ramekins or bowls.
- Use any of your favorite toppings.
- Double the amount, prep ahead in containers, and store them in the fridge until ready to bake. Then either bake them when ready or just cook in the microwave.
How to make it in the microwave
You can make this pizza bowl in the microwave if you do not want to use your oven. I suggest portioning them into 2 or 4 microwave-safe glass bowls. Follow these steps to make it in the microwave.
- Divide the cottage cheese and marinara sauce equally into two bowls.
- Next sprinkle in the garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, and whatever toppings you are using.
- Microwave again for another 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Allow it to cool a bit, top with fresh basil, and enjoy it as is, or serve with your favorite chips or veggies.
Variations
- Add in more veggies like chopped onions and bell peppers. You would want to add it in with the cottage cheese.
- Try different toppings. If you have any leftover proteins add them in.
- Add some heat. Either sprinkle some chili peppers with your toppings or add some sliced jalapenos.
- My one kid drizzled hot honey over his, and he said it was so good! 👀
Common Questions
Yes. You can make this pizza bowl in the air fryer. Make sure you are using an air fryer or oven-safe dish. Air fry at 200°C for 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
To make it vegetarian, skip the meat and top with more veggies instead.
This pizza bowl does not freeze well. Once thawed the contents will separate.
You sure can. You may add a bit of ricotta cheese with the cottage cheese. Instead of mozzarella cheese, you may also use any other low-moisture shredded cheese.
Storing and Reheating
- Storing: If you have leftovers, place them in a sealed container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: I prefer to just reheat these in the microwave. Reheat them at 3o second increments until they are heated through.
More cottage cheese recipes
- Cottage cheese bagels
- Cottage cheese chips
- Easy Cottage Cheese Bread
- Cottage Cheese Brownies
- Viral Cottage Cheese Wrap
- Cottage Cheese Pasta
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- Greek Turkey Meatballs
- Deviled Egg Potato Salad
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- Easy Beef Stew
- Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots
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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Low-fat cottage cheese, I used 4% milk fat
- 1 Cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Cup Marinara sauce, or pizza sauce
- ¼ Cup Sliced black olives
- 8-10 Turkey pepperoni slices, optional
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil, optional to garnish
- Salt and pepper , to taste
Optional to Serve
- 2 Cups Pita or Pretzel Chips
- 2 Cups Mini Peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Add 16 Ounces Low-fat cottage cheese and 1 Cup Marinara sauce or pizza sauce to an oven-safe dish. Mix to combine.
- Next, add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, and a bit of Salt and pepper Toss to combine.
- Top the cottage cheese mixture with 1 Cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Sprinkle over some ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese if using.
- Add more toppings like ¼ Cup Sliced black olives, and chopped 8-10 Turkey pepperoni slices. Mini pepperoni will work too.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, top with additional Parmesan cheese and sliced 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil.
- Serve with 2 Cups Pita or Pretzel Chips or 2 Cups Mini Peppers Enjoy.
Video
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include the bell peppers and pita chips and are based on 2 servings.
- If dividing it into 4 servings, it will be half of the nutritional value. So 25g of protein per serving.
- To keep it low-carb, I suggest serving it with bell peppers or enjoying it as is.
- Any cottage cheese will work whether you use full-fat, low-fat, or fat-free.
- You may blend the cottage before mixing it with the marinara or pizza sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
- Add any toppings of your choice. Options are endless.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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