Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe blends cottage cheese, herbs, mozzarella, and pepperoni into a protein-rich, oven-baked comfort dish.
Equipment
- Oven
- Oven-safe bowl or small baking dish (8x8-inch dish works too)
- Mixing spoon
- Knife and chopping board
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Baking tray (optional, for easier handling)
Ingredients
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish optional
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If your oven runs hot like mine sometimes does, keep an eye on it after 20 minutes.
Step 2: Season the Cottage Cheese
- In a bowl, add the cottage cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Stir gently. This step is small but important — seasoning the base layer makes a big difference.
Step 3: Assemble the Base
- Spread the seasoned cottage cheese evenly into your oven-safe dish. Smooth the top with a spoon.
Step 4: Add the Sauce
- Spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the cottage cheese layer. Don’t mix it in. We want layers, just like a pizza.
Step 5: Add Cheese
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Then add parmesan for that salty, nutty finish.
Step 6: Add Toppings
- Layer your pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, and mushrooms on top. Press them lightly so they sit into the cheese.
Step 7: Bake
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. If you want a golden top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Step 8: Rest and Garnish
- Let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps it set slightly. Garnish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of chili flakes if you love heat like I do.
- Grab a spoon and dig in.