This one’s trendy for a reason 😄 — high-protein, cozy, and totally pizza-coded without the crust.
Here’s a detailed Pizza Cottage Cheese Bowl you can make in 5–10 minutes.
🍕 Pizza Cottage Cheese Bowl
Serves: 1
Protein: ~25–30g (depending on cottage cheese)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat = best flavor)
- 1/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp mini pepperoni (or cooked sausage)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional toppings:
- mushrooms
- olives
- bell peppers
- fresh basil
Instructions
1. Base
- Add cottage cheese to a bowl.
- Stir in a pinch of Italian seasoning.
2. Sauce & toppings
- Spoon marinara over the cottage cheese.
- Add mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan.
- Sprinkle more Italian seasoning and chili flakes if you like heat.
3. Heat (optional but recommended)
Microwave:
- Heat 60–90 seconds until warm and melty.
Oven or air fryer:
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until bubbly.
How to Eat It
- Spoon it straight (lasagna-style 😌)
- Scoop with:
- toasted naan
- garlic bread
- low-carb crackers
- cucumber or bell pepper slices
🔥 Variations
Meat Lovers
Add sausage + bacon bits.
Veggie Pizza
Add mushrooms, spinach, olives, onions.
White Pizza
Swap marinara for garlic ricotta or Alfredo sauce.
Extra Creamy
Blend cottage cheese first for smooth texture.
⭐ Pro Tips
- Full-fat cottage cheese melts better.
- Blend if you don’t love curds.
- Let rest 1 minute after heating for best texture.
Want a meal-prep version, low-sodium option, or air-fryer method?