Description
This viral cottage cheese pizza crust is a delicious, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza dough. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup bread or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ cup pizza sauce (I like Rao’s)
- 1 ½ cups (6oz) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- Additional toppings as desired
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and rub olive oil all over the inside of a 9-inch cake pan.
- 2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cottage cheese, egg, and garlic powder until a smooth batter forms.
- 3. Put the cottage cheese mixture into the pan. Build up the edges slightly to create a crust, keeping the center thinner since it will puff as it bakes.
- 4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and firm.
- 5. Let the crust cool for 5 minutes then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a baking sheet.
- 6. Spread ¾ cup pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle 6 oz shredded mozzarella on top. Add pepperoni or your favorite toppings.
- 7. Bake at 375F for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is crispy. For a little extra crispiness, broil for 10 – 20 seconds.
Notes
- For a thicker crust, add a bit more flour if the mixture seems too wet.
- Experiment with different toppings to suit your taste.
- This crust is a great way to sneak in extra protein and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg