Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust recipe offers a healthy and high-protein alternative to traditional pizza dough.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (2%-4% fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese and eggs. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture onto the lined baking sheet, spreading it into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- This crust is suitable for a low-carb or gluten-conscious diet.
- You can shape the crust into a circle or rectangle based on your preference.
- Letting the crust rest helps with cutting and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg