Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
This cozy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl packs classic pizza flavor into a creamy, high protein, single-serve bowl that bakes in minutes.
Equipment
- Oven-safe ramekin or small baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup cottage cheese full fat or low fat
- 0.25 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 0.33 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 8-10 slices turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped bell pepper any color
- 2 tablespoons sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh basil or parsley for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an oven-safe ramekin or small baking dish.
- Season the cottage cheese by adding it to a mixing bowl with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then stir until well combined.
- Layer the base by spreading the seasoned cottage cheese evenly in the prepared ramekin.
- Add the sauce by spooning the marinara over the cottage cheese and gently swirling it in without fully mixing the layers.
- Top with cheese and toppings by sprinkling half the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, adding bell pepper, mushrooms, and pepperoni, then finishing with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake the Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly golden.
- Rest and serve by letting the bowl cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Drain very wet cottage cheese slightly before baking for a creamier, less watery texture.
- Switch the oven to broil for 1–2 minutes at the end if you like a deeply browned, bubbly top.
- Customize toppings with your favorite vegetables or cooked meats to match your favorite style of pizza.