COTTAGE CHEESE PIZZA BOWL | healthy, high-protein comfort food

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Ricotta offers a similar texture while being lower in calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often more affordable and melts well.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni reduces fat while salami is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Spread the pizza sauce evenly in a baking dish.

Layer the cottage cheese mixture over the pizza sauce.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top.

Add pepperoni slices, bell peppers, onions, and black olives over the cheese.

Drizzle olive oil on top for added flavor.

Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes for heat, if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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