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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

A quick, high-protein, low-carb pizza bowl made with creamy full-fat cottage cheese and customizable toppings—perfect for healthy cravings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese pizza bowl, easy cottage cheese pizza bowl recipe, low carb pizza bowl
Servings: 1 Servings

Ingredients

For the Base:

  • 1 cup 225g full-fat cottage cheese
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

For the Toppings:

  • 3 tbsp low-sugar pizza sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 –8 slices turkey pepperoni
  • Optional toppings: mushrooms olives, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, fresh basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix cottage cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon mixture into an oven-safe ramekin or small baking dish and smooth the top.
  • Spread pizza sauce over the cottage cheese base.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and layer with pepperoni and other toppings as desired.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Broil for 1–2 minutes for crispy edges.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before assembling.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for best flavor and consistency.
  • Pat pepperoni dry to avoid excess grease.
  • Customize with cooked sausage, veggies, or different cheeses.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven for best texture.