Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese layered with marinara, melted mozzarella, and classic pizza toppings for a quick low-carb dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives

→ Sauce & Seasonings

08 - 1/3 cup pizza sauce or marinara
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
11 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

13 - 6–8 slices turkey pepperoni or vegetarian pepperoni
14 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two small oven-safe bowls, spreading it into an even layer at the bottom of each.
03 - Spoon pizza sauce over the cottage cheese layer in each bowl, distributing it evenly to cover the surface.
04 - Top each bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and sliced black olives.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the vegetables. Arrange turkey or vegetarian pepperoni slices on top, if using.
06 - Season each bowl with dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
07 - Place the bowls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
08 - Carefully remove the bowls from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It scratches the pizza itch without the heaviness of dough weighing you down afterward.
  • The cottage cheese melts into something surprisingly creamy and tangy underneath all those familiar toppings.
  • You probably have most of these ingredients sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Those ramekins hold heat like lava for a surprisingly long time, so warn your guests before they burn their tongues.
  • Low-fat cottage cheese works but releases more liquid, so you may want to drain it lightly before assembling.
  • Check your pizza sauce label for hidden gluten or added sugars if those matter to you.
03 -
  • Broil the bowls for the last two minutes if you want those gorgeous blistered spots on the cheese that make it look truly irresistible.
  • Let the bowls rest for two minutes after baking because the cottage cheese layer underneath is like molten jam and needs a moment to settle.

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