Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
421 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
Description
The recipe starts by combining cottage cheese, eggs, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried oregano into a smooth mixture without blending, then spreading it into a circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Baking at 350°F allows the crust to develop slight golden color and firm up enough to hold toppings.
After baking, the crust is topped with pizza sauce, a cheese blend (low-fat or mozzarella), and turkey pepperoni before briefly returning to the oven to melt the cheese. This results in a pizza that balances moisture from the cottage cheese with baked structure. The crust has a softer consistency than traditional dough but is sturdy enough for typical pizza toppings.
Optional garnishes like grated Parmesan or chili flakes add additional flavor. The recipe is flexible in flour type and toppings, and reducing or omitting flour yields a softer, moister crust. Allowing the crust to rest briefly after initial baking helps it set. This crust offers a way to enjoy pizza flavors with a distinct texture and modified fat content.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese used low-fat, small curd
- 2 large egg
- 1/4 cup flour I used all-purpose, of your choice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 3/4 cup pizza cheese blend or shredded mozzarella, low-fat
- 2 ounces turkey pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese optional to garnish, grated
- black pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup flour of your choice, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano. You may add a bit of Black pepper at this point.
- Using a spatula, stir to fully combine. No need to blend. You just need a smooth texture.
- Transfer the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan. Using a spoon or spatula, spread the cottage cheese mixture to form a circle. Do not spread it too thin.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it is slightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Spread the 1/2 cup Pizza sauce over the baked cottage cheese crust and top with 3/4 cup low-fat pizza Cheese blend.
- Add 2 ounces of Turkey Pepperoniake again for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Garnish with 1 tablespoon grated parmesan or chili flakes. Enjoy.
Notes
- Use small-curd cottage cheese, either low-fat or full-fat depending on preference; low-fat was used here.
- Any flour works including all-purpose, whole wheat, oat, spelt, or gluten-free alternatives.
- The choice of shredded cheese can vary; low-fat pizza cheese blend or mozzarella are suitable.
- Toppings may include pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, or vegetables as desired.
- Let the baked crust rest for 1-2 minutes before adding toppings to help it set.
- Omitting flour results in a softer, moister crust with less structure, but it remains workable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 258mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1617mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 624mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 792IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 510mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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