Description
A cozy, low-effort twist on pizza that bakes up creamy and tangy, topped with melty cheese and your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (small-curd or regular)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes or diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives or chopped pepperoni (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or unsalted butter to grease the bowls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two small oven-safe bowls or ramekins with olive oil or softened butter.
- Stir together cottage cheese, beaten egg, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Divide the cottage cheese mixture between the prepared bowls and smooth the tops with a spoon. Create a shallow well in the center of each.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of marinara into each well. Top with cherry tomatoes, olives or pepperoni, and the remaining mozzarella.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the centers set and the cheese bubbles.
- Let the bowls rest 4–5 minutes after baking. Sprinkle with fresh basil and a crack of black pepper before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture, or low-fat for a lighter dish. If desired, pulse cottage cheese briefly in a blender for a smoother base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg