Description
A protein-rich, crust-free pizza alternative made with tangy cottage cheese, melted mozzarella, and classic toppings. Baked in 15 minutes for a quick, family-friendly meal with customizable options.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
¼ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp halal-friendly pepperoni or preferred toppings (e.g., plant-based pepperoni)
¼ cup diced bell peppers
¼ cup sliced mushrooms
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp olive oil
Optional add-ins: black olives, spinach, jalapeños, onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Lightly grease oven-safe bowl with 1 tsp olive oil
Place cottage cheese in bowl and smooth into an even layer
Dollop pizza sauce over the top and swirl gently with a fork
Layer pepperoni, vegetables, and optional ingredients evenly
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the toppings
Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly
Let cool for 1–2 minutes before serving
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for optimal texture
Vegetarian version: omit halal-friendly pepperoni
Greek yogurt can be used as a non-dairy mozzarella substitute
Storage: refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg