Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl is a quick, single-serve dish combining creamy cottage cheese, tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni. Baked to perfection, it offers a delightful, protein-packed snack or light meal with classic pizza flavors in a convenient bowl.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
- ¼ cup pizza sauce, any kind
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ ounce sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425℉ to prepare for baking the pizza bowl.
- Mix base ingredients: In a bowl, combine the 2% cottage cheese, pizza sauce, and Italian seasoning until well mixed. Then, transfer this mixture into an oven-safe single-serve container.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the cottage cheese mixture, followed by placing the sliced pepperoni on top.
- Bake: Place the container in the preheated oven and bake at 425℉ for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the pepperoni to crisp slightly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for a few minutes before eating to avoid burns and allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor and nutrition, add ¼ cup of minced vegetables such as bell pepper or onions in Step 2.
- You can substitute pizza sauce with marinara sauce if preferred.
- Use an oven-safe ramekin or small baking dish for baking.
- This recipe makes one serving, perfect for a quick snack or light meal.
