Description
Cottage cheese pizza redefines traditional pizza with its creamy texture and vibrant toppings. Imagine a golden, crispy crust layered with thick cottage cheese, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic Italian herbs. It’s not just delicious; it’s a healthier twist on comfort food that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy movie night. Once your friends take a bite, they’ll be hooked on this delightful fusion of flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread cottage cheese evenly over the dough.
- Top with sliced fresh tomatoes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning generously.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using ricotta or goat cheese instead of cottage cheese. Feel free to mix in toppings like spinach, mushrooms, or even pineapple for a unique twist. To prevent soggy crust, bake the crust for a few minutes before adding toppings.