Description
Cottage Cheese Pizza is a delightful twist on the classic dish, combining crispy crust with creamy cottage cheese for a unique flavor experience. Imagine gathering around the table with friends, sharing this healthier pizza that’s customizable to suit your taste. Whether topped with fresh vegetables or your favorite meats, each slice offers a satisfying crunch and cheesy goodness that will make any occasion memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup tomato sauce (marinara or homemade)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup assorted vegetable toppings (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until approximately 12 inches wide.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then dollop cottage cheese on top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and add your choice of vegetables and fresh basil.
- Drizzle olive oil across the toppings.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese bubbles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg