High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza 🍕😋🙌

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (well‑drained, blended smooth)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (dried blend of oregano, basil, thyme)
• 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
• 1/2 Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/4 cup Olives (pitted, sliced)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the crust.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Blend Crust Ingredients

   Combine the drained cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Shape the Crust

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the sheet and spread it with a spatula into a 10‑inch circle, about ¼‑inch thick.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bake the Crust

   Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 425°F

5. Add Toppings

   Remove the crust, spread pizza sauce evenly, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, and arrange bell pepper, mushroom, and olive slices on top.

   Time: PT5M

6. Finish Baking

   Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are cooked through.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

7. Slice and Serve

   Allow the pizza to rest for 2 minutes, then slice into 8 wedges and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g