Best Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl: Quick, High-Protein Delight
Experience the Best Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, a quick, high-protein meal that satisfies pizza cravings without guilt.
Equipment
- oven-safe bowl
- Mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese opt for full-fat or low-fat
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce your favorite store-bought or homemade
For the Veggies
- 1 medium Bell Pepper diced, substitute with any veggie you prefer
For the Protein
- 1/2 cup Pepperoni skip for vegetarian option
For the Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese fresh or shredded
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried oregano/basil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or use sautéed fresh onions
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust for spice preference
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper adjust to suit your palate
Instructions
How to Make the Best Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
- In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- In a larger bowl, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, diced bell pepper, and pepperoni. Sprinkle in the seasoning mix and stir until well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe bowl. Top with mozzarella cheese and extra pepperoni slices.
- Bake in the oven at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, or until bubbling and heated through.
- Switch to broil on high for 2-3 minutes for a golden and bubbly cheese top.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh basil. Allow cottage cheese to sit at room temperature before mixing for better blending. Drain excess liquid if cottage cheese is too juicy.