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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl baked in ramekin with melted cheese and pepperoni

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls: A Cheesy Comfort Classic With a Protein Twist


  • Author: Carry
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

These Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls deliver all the cheesy, saucy comfort of pizza without the crust perfect for low-carb, high-protein cravings.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup low-sugar marinara sauce

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

12 mini pepperoni slices (or 6 regular, chopped)

Olive oil spray


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease ramekins.

2. Spoon cottage cheese evenly into bottom.

3. Add marinara sauce on top.

4. Sprinkle oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper.

5. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.

6. Layer pepperoni slices on top.

7. Bake for 12–15 mins until cheese is golden.

8. Let cool 5 mins before serving.

Notes

Double the recipe and use an 8×8 dish for a family-style bake.

Make ahead: store unbaked bowls in the fridge up to 2 days.

Reheat in microwave or 350°F oven.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Low-Carb Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 470mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: cottage cheese pizza bowls, low-carb pizza, high protein dinner