cottage cheese pizza bowl
This savory cottage cheese pizza bowl combines the delicious flavors of pizza with healthy cottage cheese, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this dish packs in protein and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking dish or oven-safe bowl
- 1 oven
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers Mixed colors.
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- fresh basil Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, pizza sauce, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In an oven-safe baking dish or individual bowls, spoon the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the bottom.
- Top the cottage cheese mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives on top of the cheese.
- Place the baking dish or bowls in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings, such as cooked sausage, pepperoni, spinach, or onions.
This dish can be prepared in advance and baked when ready to serve.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.