High-Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza
A nutritious and delicious alternative to traditional pizza, combining cottage cheese with mozzarella and Parmesan for a high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup Full-fat cottage cheese, drained
- 2 large Large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese, for base
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Kosher salt Adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning Can use fresh herbs
Toppings
- ½ cup Marinara sauce For topping
- ½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Additional for topping
- Toppings of choice (e.g., cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, sautéed veggies, pepperoni) To taste
- Olive oil or chili flakes Optional, for drizzling
Instructions
Preparations
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine drained cottage cheese, eggs, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, kosher salt, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl. Beat until fairly smooth and sticky.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the mixture into a roughly 10-inch (25 cm) circle about ¼-inch (6 mm) thick using a spatula.
Baking
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove the crust from the oven.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle with additional shredded mozzarella and add desired toppings.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle with olive oil or chili flakes if desired and serve.
Notes
Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained to avoid a soggy crust. Use room-temperature eggs to help with the mixing process for a smoother batter. Bake the crust on a preheated pizza stone for crispier edges.