Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Low Carb, High Protein, Viral TikTok Recipe) Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a low-carb, high-protein alternative to traditional pizza, perfect for keto diets and quick weeknight meals. With no crust needed and a burst of Italian flavors, it’s a convenient and nutritious dish ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Full Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1/3 cup Low Carb Marinara Sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/3 cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- 8 mini Pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon browned ground beef
- 1 teaspoon finely diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 teaspoon finely diced onion
Instructions
- Prepare Ramekin: Grease a 5.25-inch ramekin or small oven-safe bowl to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Layer Cottage Cheese: Spoon the full-fat cottage cheese evenly into the prepared ramekin, spreading it across the bottom to create the pizza bowl base.
- Add Marinara Sauce: Pour the low-carb marinara sauce evenly over the cottage cheese layer, ensuring good coverage for flavor.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella (First Layer): Sprinkle about two-thirds of the part-skim mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the marinara sauce.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the browned ground beef, mini pepperoni slices, diced bell pepper, and diced onion over the mozzarella cheese layer.
- Finish with Mozzarella: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings to help hold everything together while baking.
- Season: Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning and optional crushed red pepper flakes over the top for additional flavor and heat.
- Bake: Place the ramekin on a baking sheet to catch any spills. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the toppings are heated through.
- Broil (Optional): For a browned cheese crust, put the ramekin under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the ramekin from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes due to hot contents, and then enjoy your crustless pizza bowl.
Notes
- Swap marinara sauce for pesto or Alfredo sauce to change up the flavor profile.
- For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before layering.
- Add additional proteins such as sausage, grilled chicken, or extra ground beef for heartier bowls.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting meat and loading up on your choice of vegetables.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; freezing is not recommended as cottage cheese texture changes.
- Reheat in the microwave covered loosely or warm in an oven/air fryer at 350°F covered with foil to avoid burning toppings.
- Use a baking sheet under the ramekin during baking to prevent oven messes.
