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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza

High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy a satisfying High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza that's nutritious and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can be substituted with ricotta
  • 1 large Egg flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be replaced with melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can use vegan cheese alternative
  • Sliced Vegetables or Cooked Chicken optional toppings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pizza Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, large egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Lightly grease your pizza pan and spread the cottage cheese dough into a round shape about ½ inch thick.
  4. Pre-bake the crust in the oven for about 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  5. Spread pizza sauce over the baked crust, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add toppings.
  6. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover pizza slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

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