Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
High in protein and low in carbs, cottage cheese pizza bowls are a delicious and quick solution to pizza cravings. Enjoy with your favorite pizza toppings!
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
Equipment
- 4 ramekins, 10cm diameter x 6cm deep
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese 400g
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese 60g
- 4 tablespoon finely grated parmesan 24g
- ¾ cup marinara sauce 180g, ore use a quality shop-bought
- 4 slices parma ham 60g, or salami / chorizo
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- fresh basil to serve
Instructions
Oven Method (Makes 4 Servings)
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C electric (350F / 180C fan) and spray 4 ramekins or oven-proof bowls with olive oil.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or in a large mixing bowl using an electric blender or stick blender until creamy. Add the parmesan cheese and dried herbs and mix well.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into the ramekins. Next, add a layer of marinara sauce and then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Top with parma ham.
- Bake in the oven for 12 minutes or until the mixture is piping hot and the cheese is melted. Serve with fresh basil and optional crackers.
Microwave Method (Makes 1 Serving)
- Blend ½ cup cottage cheese until creamy. Stir in 1 tablespoon parmesan and ¼ teaspoon of herbs.
- Layer the mixture in a microwave-safe bowl which you have sprayed with olive oil. Follow with 3 tablespoons of marinara, chopped parma ham and mozzarella cheese.
- Microwave for 1 minute or until piping hot and the cheese has melted.
Notes
6.5g net carbs per serving. Makes 4 servings.
Option to add garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes or black pepper to the cottage cheese mixture.
Serve on its own or as a dip with keto tortilla chips, parmesan crisps, keto focaccia or any other keto bread, preferably toasted.
For a healthy lunch, pair a cottage cheese bowl with chopped peppers, celery sticks or rocket salad.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 21.1g | Fat: 17.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 4.6g