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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
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A quick and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl combining creamy cottage cheese with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and aromatic spices, topped with fresh basil and optional pizza-inspired toppings. Perfect for a healthy, low-carb snack or light meal with all the comforting flavors of pizza in a bowl.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (½ cup per bowl)
  • 4 tablespoons marinara sauce (2 tablespoons plus extra for topping)
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (½ teaspoon per bowl)
  • Pinch of garlic powder (about 1/8 teaspoon per bowl)

Toppings

  • Chili flakes, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
  • Optional toppings: Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, or other favorite pizza toppings

Instructions

  1. Build the base: Spoon ½ cup of cottage cheese into each of two small bowls to create the creamy foundation for your pizza bowls.
  2. Mix in the flavor: Add approximately 1 ½ tablespoons shredded mozzarella, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, a pinch of garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons marinara sauce to each bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients without overmixing, maintaining a slightly textured base.
  3. First heat-up: Microwave each bowl for 1 minute to warm the mixture and help meld the flavors together.
  4. Top it off: Spoon an additional tablespoon of marinara sauce and sprinkle more mozzarella cheese over the top of each bowl. Microwave again for 1 minute until the cheese melts and the dish is hot.
  5. Finish & garnish: Sprinkle chili flakes to your desired heat level, add fresh basil leaves, and top with any optional ingredients like Kalamata olives or cherry tomatoes to enhance the pizza flavors.
  6. Alternative cooking methods: For baking or air frying, assemble the bowls in an oven-safe or air fryer-safe dish and cook at 350°F (160°C) for 5–7 minutes until hot and bubbly with golden cheese.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, lightly blend or beat the cottage cheese before assembling the bowls to achieve a creamier consistency.
  • Customize toppings according to personal preference for added flavor and variety.
  • This recipe is great for a quick meal or snack and can be easily doubled or tripled for larger servings.
  • Microwave times may vary depending on your appliance, so adjust accordingly to avoid overheating.

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Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, Healthy Pizza Snack, High Protein Snack, Quick Pizza Recipe, Low Carb Pizza Bowl, Easy Pizza Bowl

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