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Handheld smartphone photo of a Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake showing a thick layer of marinara and charred mozzarella cheese.

Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake: The Viral High-Protein Pizza Bowl Recipe

A viral, high-protein Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake featuring creamy cottage cheese, thick marinara, and melted mozzarella with crispy pepperoni. Perfectly baked in a ramekin for a low-carb, bubbly pizza experience in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 225g, small curd preferred
  • 1/4 cup thick tomato marinara 60ml
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 38g, low-moisture
  • 3 slices pepperoni thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • 1 White Ceramic Ramekin 6-8 ounce size
  • 1 Baking Sheet To catch drips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a white ceramic ramekin with olive oil spray.
  2. Spread the creamed cottage cheese into the bottom of the ramekin and season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Layer the thick tomato marinara over the cheese, followed by a thick blanket of shredded mozzarella.
  2. Place three pepperoni slices on top and sprinkle with dried oregano and red pepper flakes.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes on a baking sheet. Broil for the final 2 minutes until the cheese has toasted golden-brown spots and pepperoni is crispy.

Notes

If the cottage cheese is very wet, strain it through a mesh sieve first.
Watch the broiler carefully to prevent the oregano from burning.