Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls Recipe
These Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls offer a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional pizza, combining creamy cottage cheese with melted mozzarella, parmesan, and savory marinara sauce. Perfect for a quick, keto-friendly snack or light meal, these individual ramekin servings are topped with mini pepperoni slices and baked to bubbly perfection.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 individual pizza bowls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, your choice)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sugar marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Toppings
- 12 mini pepperoni slices (or 6 regular, chopped)
Other
- Olive oil spray (for greasing ramekins)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly spray your ramekins with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and prepare them for layering.
- Layer Cottage Cheese: Spoon about 1/3 cup of cottage cheese into the bottom of each prepared ramekin, creating the base layer for your pizza bowls.
- Add Seasonings: Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes over the cottage cheese to infuse the bowls with flavor.
- Spoon on Marinara: Add 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of low-sugar marinara sauce on top of the seasoned cottage cheese in each ramekin, spreading gently.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly over the marinara layer in each ramekin for a rich, cheesy topping.
- Top with Pepperoni: Place 4 mini pepperoni slices on top of the cheese layer in each ramekin to add a savory finishing touch.
- Bake: Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer flavor and creamier texture.
- Low-sugar marinara helps keep this recipe low-carb and avoids excess sweetness.
- Customize toppings by adding vegetables like sliced olives or bell peppers if desired.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit pepperoni or substitute with plant-based pepperoni.
- Allow bowls to cool a few minutes after baking as contents will be hot.
Keywords: low carb, cottage cheese, pizza bowls, keto-friendly, easy appetizer, baked cheese, mini pepperoni, low-sugar marinara
