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Mini High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizzas

Mini High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizzas

Delightful and nutritious twist on a classic favorite, offering a guilt-free way to satisfy your pizza cravings. Quick, protein-packed, easy, and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 mini pizzas
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the "Crust"
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese drained of excess liquid
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup almond flour or oat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch salt
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce low sugar, if possible
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • your favorite pizza toppings e.g., sliced pepperoni, chopped bell peppers, diced onions, mushroom slices, olives
  • fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Silicone Baking Mat
  • Medium Bowl
  • Fine-mesh Sieve

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese and the large egg. Whisk them together until smooth and well-incorporated. If your cottage cheese has a lot of liquid, gently press it through a fine-mesh sieve before adding it to the bowl to ensure a thicker dough.
    1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 1 large egg
  3. To the cottage cheese and egg mixture, add the grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, dried oregano, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together thoroughly until a cohesive, slightly thick dough forms. It will be softer than traditional pizza dough, but that’s what makes it unique.
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch salt
  4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the "crust" mixture onto the prepared baking sheet for each mini pizza. Use the back of the spoon or slightly damp fingers to flatten and shape each portion into a small, round pizza base, about 2-3 inches in diameter and about 1/4 inch thick. Leave a small rim around the edge if you prefer. You should be able to make about 6-8 mini pizzas depending on size.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the crusts appear set. They will firm up as they bake.
  6. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce onto each pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border. Then, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
    1/4 cup marinara sauce, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  7. Now for the fun part! Distribute your chosen pizza toppings evenly over the mozzarella cheese on each mini pizza. Don't overload them, as you want each topping to cook through properly.
    your favorite pizza toppings
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the toppings are heated through.
  9. Carefully remove the Mini High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizzas from the oven. Let them cool for a minute or two on the baking sheet before transferring them to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately.
    fresh basil

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or conventional oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.