Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is a high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza dough. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and flour, it bakes into a crispy, flavorful crust perfect for holding all your favorite toppings. A delicious and nutritious way to enjoy pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese small curd, low-fat or full-fat
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or oat, whole wheat, or almond flour for gluten-free
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup turkey pepperoni slices or toppings of choice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper optional
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and spread it into a circular crust shape (not too thin!).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Spread pizza sauce over the crust, then top with shredded cheese and turkey pepperoni (or preferred toppings).
- Bake again for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and black pepper, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Gluten-free option: Swap flour for almond or coconut flour.
- Keto-friendly: Make without flour for a lower-carb version. The texture will be softer but still tasty.
- Toppings: Get creative—try mushrooms, onions, peppers, or even BBQ chicken.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.