Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick and easy microwave recipe perfect for a low-carb, high-protein snack or light meal. Combining creamy cottage cheese with marinara sauce, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and pepperoni, it offers all the flavors of pizza in a convenient bowl form, ready in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (whipped or regular)
- ½ cup marinara sauce (or pizza sauce)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 slices pepperoni (chopped, or handful of mini pepperoni)
Optional Toppings
- Toppings of choice (such as sliced bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, or onions)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Add 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, ½ cup marinara sauce, about ¼ of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning into a microwave-safe bowl. Stir together until fully combined.
- First Microwave Heating: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on 100% power for 30 seconds, allowing the mixture to warm through.
- Add Toppings: Remove the bowl from the microwave and top the mixture evenly with the remaining mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni slices.
- Second Microwave Heating: Return the bowl to the microwave and heat on 100% power for another 30 seconds. If necessary, heat an additional 10 to 15 seconds until the mixture is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted.
- Serve: Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. Add any additional toppings if desired and enjoy your pizza bowl plain or with dippers like sliced bell peppers, crackers, or mini naan.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best creaminess and flavor.
- Customize toppings to your preference or dietary needs.
- Microwave times may vary depending on wattage; adjust accordingly.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- This dish can be a great low-carb alternative to traditional pizza.
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