Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls
High protein cottage cheese pizza bowls combine cottage cheese, marinara, melty cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. They're creamy, customizable, and easy to make as a quick single serving or baked family style.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups full fat cottage cheese (or a 16 ounce container)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1-1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2-3 ounces pepperoni sliced
- For serving: crostini and mini peppers
- Fresh basil for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Cover the bottom of an oven safe skillet or small casserole dish with the cottage cheese mixture. For single servings, split the cottage cheese mixture evenly between 4 small baking dishes.
- Next, layer the marinara sauce, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with extra parmesan cheese and serve with pita chips and sliced bell peppers for dipping!
Notes
- Avoid high moisture toppings. Ingredients like mushrooms or tomatoes can release water while baking.
- Bake until just heated through. Overbaking can cause the mixture to separate or become watery.
- Let it rest before serving. Allow the pizza bowl to sit for a few minutes after baking to help it thicken slightly.
- Best served with something crunchy. Try serving with mini peppers, crackers, or pita chips to add texture and mimix that classic pizza texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1071mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 1mg
