Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe
This viral cottage cheese flatbread pizza is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional pizza, featuring a protein-packed, gluten-free cottage cheese crust topped with savory pizza sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying snack, this recipe is easy to prepare and bakes up crispy and golden with a deliciously creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (slices) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 2/3 cup pizza sauce
- 3.5 ounces grated cheese (Gouda, Edam, or mozzarella)
- 2 ounces pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the flatbread crust.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian herb mix. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy batter for the crust.
- Form the Flatbread: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the blended mixture onto the sheet and spread it evenly into a thin circular shape to form the base of the pizza.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the flatbread at 350°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the crust is set.
- Increase Oven Temperature: After the crust is baked, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for melting the toppings.
- Add Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the baked flatbread. Sprinkle grated cheese over the sauce, and then arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts thoroughly and becomes bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve your delicious cottage cheese flatbread pizza.
Notes
- You can substitute the pepperoni with other meats or vegetables according to your preference.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, double-check the pizza sauce ingredients for any gluten-containing additives.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and low-fat cottage cheese.
- Ensure the crust is spread thin for optimal crispness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: cottage cheese pizza, low carb pizza, flatbread pizza, healthy pizza, gluten-free pizza, Italian pizza, easy pizza recipe
