Description
A delicious and healthy twist on pizza, this Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is packed with flavor and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup turkey pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon sliced red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it heats, lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish or ramekin.
- Create the creamy base by spreading the cottage cheese evenly in the bottom of the dish. This becomes the rich, protein-packed foundation of your Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl. The texture softens beautifully as it bakes.
- Add the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese. Gently spread it out to cover the surface. The scent of tomatoes and herbs instantly makes it feel like pizza night.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, making sure to cover it completely. This is what gives you that irresistible golden, bubbly top.
- Layer the toppings: turkey pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, and red onion. Finish with oregano, basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you enjoy a little heat.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden around the edges.
- Rest for 5 minutes before digging in. The layers settle, the cheese thickens slightly, and every spoonful tastes like a slice of pizza in bowl form.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preferences.
- This dish is a great way to enjoy pizza flavors without the crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg