Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl: Healthy & Easy Low-Carb Recipe
The Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that captures all the comforting flavors of pizza while being high in protein and low in carbs. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, this customizable dish is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooked beef sausage crumbles
- Seasoned ground beef
- Sliced beef pepperoni
- Cooked diced chicken breast
- Diced bell peppers
- Thinly sliced mushrooms
- Onions
- Black olives
- Fresh spinach
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Banana peppers
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab an oven-safe bowl or ramekin.
- Spoon about 1 cup to 1.5 cups of cottage cheese into the bottom of your prepared bowl. Lightly season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
- Spoon about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of your favorite pizza or marinara sauce over the seasoned cottage cheese and spread it out.
- Add your desired toppings, starting with pre-cooked meats, followed by vegetables. Be generous with the toppings.
- Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over all your toppings. Optionally, add a tablespoon or two of grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Place your assembled Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl on a baking sheet and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a minute or two, then garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional red pepper flakes or olive oil if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Customize your Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl with your favorite pizza toppings. Ensure all meats are pre-cooked since the baking time is short. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor significantly.