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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe

High in protein and low in carbs, cottage cheese pizza bowls are a delicious and quick solution to pizza cravings. Enjoy with your favorite pizza toppings!

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese 400g
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese 60g
  • 4 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese 24g, finely grated
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce 180g, ore use a quality shop-bought
  • 4 lices parma ham 60g, or salami / chorizo
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • basil to serve, fresh

Instructions

Oven Method (Makes 4 Servings)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C electric (350F / 180C fan) and spray 4 ramekins or oven-proof bowls with olive oil.
  2. Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or in a large mixing bowl using an electric blender or stick blender until creamy. Add the parmesan cheese and dried herbs and mix well.
  3. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into the ramekins. Next, add a layer of marinara sauce and then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Top with parma ham.
  4. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes or until the mixture is piping hot and the cheese is melted. Serve with fresh basil and optional crackers.
Microwave Method (Makes 1 Serving)
  1. Blend ½ cup cottage cheese until creamy. Stir in 1 tablespoon parmesan and ¼ teaspoon of herbs.
  2. Layer the mixture in a microwave-safe bowl which you have sprayed with olive oil. Follow with 3 tablespoons of marinara, chopped parma ham and mozzarella cheese.
  3. Microwave for 1 minute or until piping hot and the cheese has melted.

Notes

  • 5g net carbs per serving. Makes 4 servings.
  • Option to add garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes or black pepper to the cottage cheese mixture.
  • Serve on its own or as a dip with keto tortilla chips, parmesan crisps, keto focaccia or any other keto bread, preferably toasted.
  • For a healthy lunch, pair a cottage cheese bowl with chopped peppers, celery sticks or rocket salad.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 272kcal (14%) Total Carbohydrates 7.1g (2%) Protein 21.1g (42%) Fat 17.7g (27%) Saturated Fat 5.8g (29%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 4.6g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Total Carbohydrates 7.1g 2%
Protein 21.1g 42%
Fat 17.7g 27%
Saturated Fat 5.8g 29%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 4.6g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.