Description
All the melty, saucy goodness of pizza—no crust needed! This high-protein, low-carb bowl layers creamy cottage cheese with marinara, mozzarella, and classic toppings like olives and pepperoni. Scoop it up with pita chips or crunchy veggies for a satisfying snack or light meal that tastes like comfort, without the guilt.
Ingredients
16 oz low-fat cottage cheese (4% milk fat recommended)
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
¼ cup sliced black olives
8–10 turkey pepperoni slices (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Optional to Serve:
2 cups pita or pretzel chips
2 cups mini bell peppers (sliced)
Instructions
Layer cottage cheese in a small baking dish. Top with marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings.
Add olives and turkey pepperoni on top.
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil.
Scoop with chips or mini peppers and enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 260/ Serving
- Sugar: 4g/ Serving
- Fat: 15g/ Serving
- Carbohydrates: 8g/ Serving
- Fiber: 1g/ Serving
- Protein: 20g/ Serving