Description
This 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is a simple, high-protein pizza base made with just cottage cheese, an egg, and flour. It's easy to prepare and perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (225g) Cottage Cheese
1 large Egg
¼ cup (30g) All-Purpose Flour
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
¼ teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning (optional)
Pinch of Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Drain the cottage cheese if it's watery, then combine it with the egg and flour in a bowl. Add optional seasonings and mix until smooth
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into your desired pizza shape and thickness
- Pre-bake the crust for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and firm
- Remove from the oven, add toppings, and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes until the cheese is melted
Notes
Ensure to drain the cottage cheese well for a firmer crust.
Experiment with different toppings and seasonings for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg