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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust: A Healthy Twist You’ll Crave

Enjoy a low-carb, protein-packed pizza crust with this Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust recipe. A healthy twist on your favorite dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Keeps the crust low-carb.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For enhanced flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Adds Italian essence.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Toppings (optional)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Mozzarella is a classic choice.
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce Base layer for moisture.
  • 1 cup Vegetables Sautéed bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • 1 cup Protein Toppings Cooked chicken, turkey pepperoni, or sausage.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until evenly mixed.
  3. Gradually add the cottage cheese into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a clean, floured surface and knead gently for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Take the dough and press it onto the lined baking sheet, shaping it into a round or rectangular form, about ¼-inch thick.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Once baked, let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  9. Add your toppings and return it to the oven for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using full-fat cottage cheese gives the best texture. Drain excess moisture to prevent a soggy crust. Let the crust cool before adding toppings.

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