Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Recipe
Craving pizza without the carb overload? This cottage cheese pizza crust is your answer—crisp, high-protein, and ready in under 30 minutes. With just a few ingredients, it’s a guilt-free base for all your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese strained if watery
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour optional, omit for gluten-free
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough: In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add flour if using. Stir until smooth, or blend for a finer texture.
- Shape the Crust: Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet. Spread it into a 10-inch circle, about ¼-inch thick, using a spatula.
- Bake the Base: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center feels firm.
- Add Toppings: Remove from oven, spread on pizza sauce, sprinkle cheese, and add toppings. Bake 10 more minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Cool and Slice: Let it cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
Tips and Variations
- Crispy Tip: Strain cottage cheese to remove excess moisture for a firmer crust.
- Gluten-Free: Skip the flour entirely—it still holds up!
- Flavor Boost: Add ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the dough.
- Variation: Make it a flatbread by skipping toppings and serving with a dip.
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 5g (without flour; 10g with flour)
- Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 2g
Note: Values based on ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese, 1 egg, and no toppings. Adjust for flour or toppings as needed.