Description

Whip up a protein-packed pizza crust with this simple cottage cheese recipe! Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this gluten-free base crisps beautifully while delivering 15g of protein per serving. Customize with your favorite toppings for a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Combine flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl
Blend cottage cheese until smooth, then mix into dry ingredients
Knead dough for 2 minutes until it forms a ball
Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness
Transfer to prepared sheet and bake for 12 minutes
Remove crust, add sauce and toppings, bake additional 8 minutes

Notes

Tip: For crispier crust, pre-bake 15 minutes.
Substitution: Use gluten-free flour blend for dietary needs.
Storage: Keep refrigerated for 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: B
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 120
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese pizza, gluten-free option, easy dinner