Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Printer-friendly)

A creamy twist on traditional pizza featuring cottage cheese, marinara, vegetables, and mozzarella in a wholesome low-carb bowl.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium baking dish, spread the cottage cheese evenly across the bottom.
03 - Spoon the marinara sauce over the cottage cheese to create a sauce layer.
04 - Distribute the chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach (or kale) 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 20–25 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 -
  • Satisfies deep pizza cravings in under forty minutes
  • The cottage cheese creates an incredibly creamy base you never knew you needed
  • Endless topping possibilities make it different every single time
02 -
  • Cottage cheese releases water as it bakes, so choose a baking dish with some depth to prevent overflow
  • The texture improves after a few minutes of cooling, so try to resist digging in immediately
03 -
  • Small-curd cottage cheese creates a smoother texture while large curds give more satisfying chunks
  • A minute under the broiler at the end creates that restaurant-quality cheese bubble
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