Description

Cottage cheese pizza is a deliciously unique take on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy cottage cheese base paired with your favorite toppings and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for casual nights or entertaining guests, this recipe is easy to customize and sure to impress. Get ready to savor every bite of this flavorful dish that combines nostalgia and culinary creativity!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb pizza dough
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup assorted toppings (e.g., sliced bell peppers, pepperoni)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll out the pizza dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border for crust.
Spoon cottage cheese over the sauce generously.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top until well-covered.
Add your chosen toppings and season with oregano and basil.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Feel free to experiment with toppings like veggies or fruits such as pineapple for a twist. For an extra crispy crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.