Cottage Cheese Pizza

Close-up of pizza slice – A detailed view of a protein-packed pizza slice with golden crust, melted cheese, and savory turkey salami.

5 from 4 votes

This easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust will satisfy your pizza cravings with a punch of protein. Made with 3 ingredients and no yeast, it tastes like the original but macro friendly–lower in carbs and higher in protein.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Sides

Cuisine: High Protein, Low calorie, Low carb, Low fat

Keyword: cottage cheese

Servings: servings

Ingredients

¾ cup (180 g) cottage cheese
1 cup (150 g) whole-wheat flour or preferred flour
½ tsp baking powder

Pizza Topping

3 tbsp pizza sauce see notes for recipe*
3 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese low fat
4 slices turkey pepperoni or preferred toppings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add cottage cheese to a food processor or to a high speed blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until it reaches a smooth and creamy texture.
In a large bowl combine whole-wheat flour with blended cottage cheese and baking powder. Quickly stir until it comes to form a dough–adjust with more flour if it is sticky or a splash of milk if it is too dry.
Transfer the mixture over a clean floured surface and knead to form a soft dough ball.
With the aid of a rolling pin and your hands, shape into a round of about 6-inch (15 cm), with the edges thicker than the center, sprinkling more flour if it gets sticky.
Spread the pizza sauce over the crust, leaving a slight border around the edges. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings like turkey pepperoni, ham or veggies.
Bake in hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the pizza crust is golden brown. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Healthy Pizza Sauce Recipe

Ingredients: ¼ cup crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp dried oregano, a pinch of dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional).
Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Let sit for a few minutes to enhance flavor, then use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Storage Directions

To store: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or in a skillet for a crispier texture.
To freeze: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes—avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

Nutritional Values

Nutritional values are approximations only, and they do include turkey pepperoni as topping. For more precise values, I recommend calculating your own.

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