Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Printable)

A creamy twist on pizza flavors with wholesome ingredients baked to bubb perfection.

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
04 - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce

→ Pantry & Seasoning

07 - Olive oil, to taste
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

10 - Sliced olives, to taste
11 - Diced onions, to taste
12 - Fresh basil, to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - Spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium baking dish.
03 - Spoon the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese to create a sauce layer.
04 - Distribute the chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach evenly over the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then add any optional toppings such as sliced olives, onions, or fresh basil.
06 - Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
07 - Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfying flavors of pizza without the carb coma that follows
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy layer that somehow makes everything taste more indulgent than it actually is
02 -
  • The cottage cheese layer can get watery if you use the super creamy variety, so small curd works best here
  • Letting the bowl rest for even five minutes after baking makes a huge difference in how cleanly it scoops
03 -
  • Sprinkle some parmesan over the mozzarella for extra umami depth
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes in the sauce adds wonderful warmth without overwhelming heat
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