Description
The Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a fun, healthy twist on traditional pizza. It features a creamy base of cottage cheese topped with your favorite pizza ingredients like marinara, cheese, and pepperoni. It’s a quick, easy, and customizable meal perfect for pizza lovers looking for a lighter option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, depending on preference)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (optional, or other pizza toppings like veggies or sausage)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
- In a small bowl, add the cottage cheese and season it with a pinch of salt and pepper. You can use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese based on your preference. Stir to mix the seasoning.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into a serving bowl, spreading it out evenly at the bottom.
- Spoon the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese, creating a layer of sauce. You can adjust the amount of sauce based on how saucy you like your pizza.
- Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
- Add your choice of toppings, such as pepperoni, sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Season the Dish:
- Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano over the toppings. These seasonings will give the dish a delicious pizza-like flavor.
- Bake the Pizza Bowl:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the bowl in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are heated through. For a slightly crispy topping, you can broil it for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the bowl from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
- Garnish with fresh basil for a burst of freshness and flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl!
Notes
- Customizations: You can easily customize this pizza bowl to fit your taste by changing the toppings. Try adding sausage, sautéed spinach, zucchini, or grilled chicken.
- Vegan Version: Use dairy-free cheese and a plant-based pizza sauce for a vegan option. You can also replace the cottage cheese with a vegan cottage cheese alternative.
- Low-Carb: This is already a low-carb option, but you can further reduce carbs by avoiding high-carb toppings like certain types of sausage or using a cauliflower-based marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Healthy
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Italian