Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (TikTok Viral!) Recipe
This Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick, delicious, and healthy twist on traditional pizza that’s perfect for a low-carb diet. Combining creamy low-fat cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors like marinara sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella, this recipe is easy to prepare and bakes to bubbly perfection in just minutes. It’s an ideal single-serving meal or snack that satisfies pizza cravings without the carbs of a crust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 1 oz pepperoni (about 15 slices)
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, add the low-fat cottage cheese, marinara or pizza sauce, chopped bell pepper (if using), chopped pepperoni (reserve about 5 slices for topping), Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix everything thoroughly. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the combined mixture into a small oven-safe bowl. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Place the reserved pepperoni slices over the cheese and sprinkle additional Italian seasoning on top for enhanced flavor.
- Bake and Broil: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake the pizza bowl in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the mixture is heated through. Then switch your oven to broil on high and broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning, until the top is golden and bubbly. Alternatively, you can microwave the pizza bowl for 1 1/2 minutes if you prefer a quicker method.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the pizza bowl carefully from the oven or microwave, let it cool slightly, then serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb, high-protein pizza delight!
Notes
- For extra vegetables, you can add mushrooms, onions, or olives.
- Use reduced-fat cheese and low-fat cottage cheese to keep the recipe low in fat and calories.
- Adjust Italian seasoning and garlic powder to suit your taste preferences.
- Be cautious when broiling as the cheese can burn quickly.
- This recipe serves one but can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Microwaving is a faster alternative but results in a softer texture instead of a crispy top.
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