Description
Enjoy a quick and easy Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl that’s perfect for a healthy snack or light meal. This TikTok viral recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors like marinara sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella, baked to bubbly perfection for a delightful low-carb twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 1 oz pepperoni
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cottage cheese, marinara or pizza sauce, chopped bell pepper (if using), pepperoni (chopped except for about 5 slices reserved for topping), Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Assemble in oven-safe bowl: Transfer the cottage cheese mixture into a small oven-safe bowl. Evenly sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese on top, then place the reserved pepperoni slices over the cheese. Optionally, add extra Italian seasoning on top for enhanced flavor.
- Bake and broil: Place the bowl in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C). Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Then switch the oven to broil on high and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning, until the top is browned to your preference. Alternatively, you can microwave the pizza bowl for 1 1/2 minutes if you prefer a quicker method.
- Serve and enjoy: Carefully remove the bowl from the oven or microwave. Let it cool slightly, then serve your warm and cheesy low-carb pizza bowl immediately for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- This recipe serves 1, perfect for a quick individual meal or snack.
- You can omit the bell peppers if you prefer a simpler flavor or want to keep it lower carb.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or substituting pepperoni with spicy sausage.
- Always watch the dish carefully when broiling to avoid burning.
- The microwave method is a convenient alternative but won’t achieve the browned top like broiling.
- Use reduced-fat cheeses and low-fat cottage cheese to keep the dish lower in calories and fat.
