Name: Homemade Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cottage cheese; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; ¾ cup marinara sauce; ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons shredded provolone cheese (optional); ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons diced bell peppers (optional); 2 tablespoons sliced mushrooms sautéed (optional); 1 tablespoon sliced black olives (optional); Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Description

Craving pizza but want something lighter, high-protein, and incredibly satisfying? This Homemade Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl delivers all the cheesy, saucy goodness of classic pizza—without the crust. It’s a quick dinner, easy recipe, and healthy snack all in one, perfect for busy weeknights, dinner ideas, breakfast ideas, and simple food ideas. Layered with creamy cottage cheese, rich marinara sauce, and bubbly melted mozzarella, this low-carb pizza bowl is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cottage cheese

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

¾ cup marinara sauce

¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons shredded provolone cheese (optional)

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tablespoons diced bell peppers (optional)

2 tablespoons sliced mushrooms sautéed (optional)

1 tablespoon sliced black olives (optional)

Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

2. Mix cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan until combined.

3. Spread mixture evenly into baking dish and smooth the top.

4. Add marinara sauce evenly over the cottage cheese layer.

5. Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone cheese on top.

6. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, and desired toppings.

7. Bake for 18–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Broil for 1–2 minutes for golden browning if desired.

9. Rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with basil.

Notes

Drain cottage cheese if it contains excess liquid.

Sauté vegetables before adding to reduce moisture.

Blend cottage cheese for a smoother ricotta-like texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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