Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
A wholesome twist on classic pizza with a low-carb, high-protein cottage cheese crust that’s gluten-free and customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the cottage cheese, almond flour, egg, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add in the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a pizza crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and firm.
- Add your favorite toppings, then bake again until the toppings are cooked.
Notes
Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese to avoid a soggy crust. You can add herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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