Description
A quick and easy high-protein cottage cheese pizza crust that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. A healthier alternative to traditional pizza dough, perfect for low-carb and high-protein diets.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pizza (Optional Toppings):
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup pizza sauce (marinara, pesto, or white sauce)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Additional toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, spinach, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Mix the dough by combining blended cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir until it starts to come together.
- Shape the crust by transferring the dough onto parchment paper and pressing it into a round pizza shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
- Pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes to firm up before adding toppings.
- Add sauce and toppings as desired, spreading sauce evenly and layering with cheese and toppings of choice.
- Bake again for 5–7 minutes or until cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Let it cool for a minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, roll the dough thinner and bake at a higher temperature for a few extra minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour.
- For a low-carb/keto version, reduce flour and use a mix of almond and coconut flour.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or red pepper flakes to the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 10–12 inch pizza crust
- Calories: 180–200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust