Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls Recipe
A quick and delicious low-carb Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls recipe that combines creamy cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors, baked or air fried to bubbly perfection. Perfect for an easy, high-protein meal or snack with customizable toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (Air Fryer) / 1-2 minutes (Microwave) / 15-16 minutes (Oven)
- Total Time: 20-26 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Light Meal
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/3 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Bell Pepper (diced, divided)
- 1 tablespoon Black Olives (slices, divided)
- 2–3 tablespoons Marinara Sauce (divided)
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (divided)
- 8 Pepperoni Slices
Instructions
- Prepare ramekins: Use two small ramekins or oven-safe small casseroles, such as Le Creuset dishes that are compatible with air fryer, microwave, and oven cooking.
- Mix base ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1/3 cup marinara sauce, half of the sliced olives, half of the diced bell peppers, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese and marinara sauce first in a blender or food processor before stirring in the rest of the ingredients.
- Add cheese: Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese to the mixture until well combined.
- Assemble in ramekins: Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared ramekins. Top each with 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce, the remaining mozzarella cheese, the remaining bell peppers, olives, and arrange 4 pepperoni slices on each.
- Cook: Air fry the ramekins at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the mixture is bubbly. Alternatively, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes until melted or preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-16 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are slightly grilled.
- Serve: Enjoy the pizza bowls warm, dipping with low-carb chips or almond flour crackers for a satisfying, low-carb pizza-inspired dinner.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese and marinara sauce before mixing in the other ingredients.
- You can customize toppings by adding mushrooms, spinach, or different cheeses.
- These bowls can be prepared ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
- Use microwave-safe dishes if microwaving. Avoid metal ramekins in the microwave.
- If air frying multiple servings, adjust cook time slightly based on fryer size.
- For vegetarian option, omit pepperoni or substitute with vegetarian-friendly toppings.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls, Low Carb Pizza, Easy Snack, Air Fryer Recipe, Quick Pizza Bowl, High Protein Snack
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