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Close-up of a baked individual Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl in a white ramekin, topped with melted mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and a fresh basil leaf garnish.

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

A single-serve, low-carb pizza-inspired bowl with cottage cheese, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni for a protein-packed snack or meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest before eating 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Low Carb
Calories: 276
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup 2% cottage cheese for creamy base
  • ¼ cup pizza sauce any type, or marinara
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or mixed dried herbs
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • ½ oz sliced pepperoni or more, to taste
  • Optional: ¼ cup vegetables minced bell pepper or onion

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, pizza sauce, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth. Transfer to an oven-safe ramekin or small baking dish.
  3. Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese and arrange the sliced pepperoni on top.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cottage cheese pizza bowl is a quick, protein-packed snack or mini meal. You can customize with vegetables or switch up the sauce for endless variations.

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