Cottage Cheese Pizza
Discover how cottage cheese can transform your pizza into a nutritious and delicious option, whether as a topping, a ricotta substitute, or even a base for a gluten-free crust.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blended cottage cheese (Use low-fat or fat-free for a healthier option.)
- 1 cup almond flour (A gluten-free alternative.)
- 2 large eggs (Bind the ingredients together.)
- 1 teaspoon salt (To taste.)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (For spreading over the crust.)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (To achieve meltability.)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (Halved or whole for topping.)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (For a Mediterranean twist.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (To enhance the flavor.)
Instructions
- 1
--- Prepare the Crust ---
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, almond flour, eggs, and salt until a dough forms.
- 4
Spread the dough thinly on parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- 5
--- Assemble the Pizza ---
- 6
Spread cottage cheese evenly over the baked crust.
- 7
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- 8
Add cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach as desired.
- 9
Sprinkle garlic powder over everything.
- 10
--- Bake the Pizza ---
- 11
Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
--- Serve ---
- 13
Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
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