Description
Cottage cheese pizza crust revolutionizes traditional pizza with protein-packed, low-carb magic. Home chefs can craft a deliciously crispy base that satisfies health-conscious cravings while delivering maximum flavor without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cottage cheese (2%-4% fat)
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and carefully arrange a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray to prevent sticking.
- Combine cottage cheese and whole eggs in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper into the cheese mixture, stirring meticulously to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Transfer the prepared mixture onto the lined baking sheet, using a spatula to spread it uniformly across the surface, creating a thin, even layer approximately 0.25 inches thick in either a circular or rectangular shape.
- Position the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the crust transforms into a golden-brown color and feels firm to the touch.
- Carefully remove the crust from the oven and allow it to rest and stabilize for 5-10 minutes, which helps set the texture and makes topping easier.
- Embellish the partially baked crust with your preferred pizza toppings, ensuring even distribution.
- Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, waiting until the toppings are thoroughly heated and any cheese becomes luxuriously melted.
- Extract from the oven and permit the pizza to cool for approximately 10 minutes, which allows the crust to solidify and makes slicing more manageable.
- Slice into desired portions and serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
- Swap traditional flour-based crusts for this protein-packed, low-carb alternative that delivers incredible flavor and nutrition.
- Ensure cottage cheese is at room temperature to help ingredients blend smoothly and create a consistent texture.
- Spread the mixture extremely thin and evenly to achieve a crispy, sturdy base that mimics classic pizza crust.
- Pre-baking the crust completely before adding toppings guarantees a perfectly golden, structured foundation for your pizza.
- Experiment with different seasonings like oregano, basil, or red pepper flakes to customize the crust’s flavor profile.
- Cool the crust briefly before adding toppings to prevent soggy results and maintain a delightful crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg