Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
MACRO-VERIFIED 32G PROTEIN

COTTAGE CHEESE PIZZA BOWL
(MACRO-VERIFIED)

Protein

32G

Calories

310

Prep Time

5M

Bake Time

15M

The Protein Pizza">Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust">cottage cheese pizza bowl is the laziest, most satisfying way to get pizza flavor with ridiculous amounts of protein — no dough-making required. This genius recipe layers seasoned cottage cheese with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and all your favorite pizza toppings in an oven-safe bowl, then bakes until bubbly, golden, and irresistible. Each serving delivers 32g of protein with the familiar, comforting flavors of your favorite pizza in a fraction of the time. This cottage cheese pizza bowl has become a viral sensation because it's so simple yet so effective — you literally dump ingredients in a bowl and bake. The cottage cheese melts and mingles with the mozzarella and pizza sauce, creating a rich, gooey filling that tastes remarkably like the inside of a deep-dish pizza. Scoop it up with low-carb crackers, toasted bread, or eat it straight with a spoon. It's ready in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something fast and filling. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings — mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, sausage, or jalapeños all work beautifully. This cottage cheese recipe is proof that eating high-protein doesn't have to be boring or complicated. It's become a weeknight staple in thousands of kitchens for good reason. All nutrition data is verified using USDA FoodData Central for accuracy.

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INGREDIENTS

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

2 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cottage cheese recipes

Amount per serving

Calories

310

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g

21%

Total Carbohydrate 10g

4%

Dietary Fiber 2g

7%

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 32g

64%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread cottage cheese in the bottom of two oven-safe bowls or a small baking dish.

2

Spoon pizza sauce over the cottage cheese. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

3

Add pepperoni slices and top with shredded mozzarella.

4

Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown on top.

5

Let cool for 2 minutes. Top with fresh basil and serve with crackers or toasted bread for dipping.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My cottage cheese recipes are too dry

Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.

They didn't rise properly

Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.

The texture is rubbery

This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Original Substitute Notes
Whey Protein Casein, Plant Blend May need +10ml liquid
Greek Yogurt Cottage Cheese, Skyr Blend smooth first
Egg Whites Flax Egg, Aquafaba For vegan option
Oat Flour Almond Flour, Coconut Flour Coconut: use 1/3 amount

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