Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl – High Protein Low Carb

All the cheesy, saucy, savory goodness of pizza without the crust — this Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a game-changing high-protein meal. Creamy cottage cheese forms the perfect base, topped with melty mozzarella, tangy sauce, and your favorite toppings.

This recipe works by using cottage cheese as a high-protein, low-carb foundation that bakes into a deliciously creamy "crust" alternative. It’s quick to assemble and endlessly customizable with classic pizza flavors.

What makes it stand out is its impressive protein content (over 40g per serving) while tasting like a guilty pleasure. It’s perfect for low-carb, keto, or high-protein diets without sacrificing satisfaction.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Cooking Method: Oven Baked

Cuisine: American, Italian

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 200 C

Calories: 420 per bowl

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Gluten Free, High Protein, Keto Friendly, Low Carb

Description

Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl — a low-carb, high-protein twist on pizza. Creamy base with classic toppings, ready in 20 minutes. Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup pizza sauce or marinara
¼ tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of garlic powder
Toppings: pepperoni, cooked sausage, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, etc.
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
In an oven-safe bowl or ramekin, spread cottage cheese evenly as the base.
3
Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
4
Spread pizza sauce over the cottage cheese.
5
Top generously with mozzarella and your favorite toppings.
6
Bake 12-18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra browning if desired.
7
Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy.

Note

Equipment: Oven-safe bowl or ramekin, baking sheet

Nutrition (per bowl): ~420 calories | 42g protein | 12g carbs | 22g fat

Variations & Substitutions:

Use low-fat cottage cheese for fewer calories.
Make it vegetarian with extra veggies and no meat.

Storage & Reheating: Best eaten fresh. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer.

Notes: Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best creamy texture.

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