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Healthy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl topped with fresh vegetables and cheese

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

A cozy, single-serving Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl that combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with savory toppings for a warm fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dinner, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 small bowls
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the base

  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat for richer flavor) Use full-fat for richer flavor.
  • 1 large 1 large egg
  • 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp 1/4 tsp garlic powder

For the toppings

  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.33 cup 1/3 cup pizza sauce Choose your favorite sauce.
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni or halal sausage, chopped
  • 0.25 cup 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • to taste Fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil For garnish.

Instructions
 

Prep and Preheat

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease four 6-ounce ramekins with olive oil or nonstick spray.

Blend the Base

  • In a blender or food processor, pulse the cottage cheese and egg until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, oregano, and garlic powder until a thick batter forms.
  • Tip: If your batter looks too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it holds a scoopable shape.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Spoon a generous two tablespoons of batter into each ramekin and spread it across the bottom to create a small crust.
  • Spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce on top of the batter in each ramekin. Sprinkle a little mozzarella, then distribute the turkey pepperoni, diced red pepper, and more mozzarella so every bite has a balance of cheese and topping.

Bake

  • Top each bowl with the remaining batter (if any), a little Parmesan, and slide them onto a baking sheet to catch any spillover.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and set. If you prefer a browner top, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.

Finish and Serve

  • Let the bowls cool for 3–5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Use a small spatula to loosen the edges and serve warm.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, more tender texture. Drain cottage cheese briefly on a fine mesh if it’s very watery; you still want some moisture to help the batter bind. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through to ensure even browning. If baking for a crowd, these scale well; use larger ramekins or a muffin tin for bite-sized versions and adjust bake time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword comfort food, Cottage Cheese Pizza, Easy Recipes, fall recipes, Healthy Dinner
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