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Supermodel High Protein & Low Calorie Cottage Cheese Pizza

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Supermodel High Protein & Low Calorie Cottage Cheese Pizza

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Supermodel High Protein & Low Calorie Cottage Cheese Pizza

Name: Supermodel High Protein & Low Calorie Cottage Cheese Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese (For the pizza base); 1/4 cup Marinara sauce (Or your favorite pizza sauce); 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (Part-skim for lower calorie); 10-15 slices Pepperoni slices (Or other preferred toppings like vegetables); 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Optional, for flavor); Pinch dash Salt (To taste); Pinch dash Black pepper (To taste)

Discover how to make a high-protein, low-calorie pizza using cottage cheese as a simple and nutritious base. This recipe is quick to assemble and bake, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal or snack, emphasizing wellness and fitness without sacrificing flavor. It's an easy-to-make, personal-sized pizza that's a great alternative to traditional crusts.

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Cottage Cheese Base Being Spread

Recipe Information

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

35g

Protein

18g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Assembled Pizza Before Baking

Ingredients

Low-fat cottage cheese
(For the pizza base)
1 cup
Marinara sauce
(Or your favorite pizza sauce)
1 cup
Shredded mozzarella cheese
(Part-skim for lower calorie)
1 cup
Pepperoni slices
(Or other preferred toppings like vegetables)
10 slices
Italian seasoning
(Optional, for flavor)
1 teaspoon
Salt
(To taste)
Pinch dash
Black pepper
(To taste)
Pinch dash

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Baked Golden Pizza

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even cooking.
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Spread the cottage cheese evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a thin, round pizza base.
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Spread the cottage cheese evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a thin, round pizza base.
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Make sure the base is not too thick to allow for proper baking and crispness.
3
Bake the cottage cheese base for 10-12 minutes, or until it starts to firm up and lightly brown at the edges.
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Bake the cottage cheese base for 10-12 minutes, or until it starts to firm up and lightly brown at the edges.
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The base should be firm enough to hold toppings without collapsing.
4
Remove the base from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over it, leaving a small border.
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Remove the base from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over it, leaving a small border.
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Don't overload with sauce to prevent a soggy crust.
5
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices (or other toppings) on top.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices (or other toppings) on top.
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Feel free to customize with your favorite low-calorie toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
6
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pepperoni is slightly crispy.
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Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pepperoni is slightly crispy.
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Keep an eye on it to prevent burning the cheese. A light golden-brown is ideal.
7
Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve immediately.
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Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve immediately.
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Cooling briefly makes it easier to slice and helps the cheese set.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Supermodel High Protein & Low Calorie Cottage Cheese Pizza

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Low-fat cottage cheese(For the pizza base)

Marinara sauce(Or your favorite pizza sauce)

Shredded mozzarella cheese(Part-skim for lower calorie)

Pepperoni slices(Or other preferred toppings like vegetables)

Italian seasoning(Optional, for flavor)

Salt(To taste)

Black pepper(To taste)

Servings: 1

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.5m

Spread the cottage cheese evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a thin, round pizza base.Preview1mPreviewSpread the cottage cheese evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a thin, round pizza base.1m

Bake the cottage cheese base for 10-12 minutes, or until it starts to firm up and lightly brown at the edges.Preview12mPreviewBake the cottage cheese base for 10-12 minutes, or until it starts to firm up and lightly brown at the edges.12m

Remove the base from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over it, leaving a small border.Preview1mPreviewRemove the base from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over it, leaving a small border.1m

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices (or other toppings) on top.Preview1mPreviewSprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices (or other toppings) on top.1m

Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve immediately.Preview2mPreviewCarefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve immediately.2m

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Low-fat cottage cheese
(For the pizza base)

Marinara sauce
(Or your favorite pizza sauce)

Shredded mozzarella cheese
(Part-skim for lower calorie)

Pepperoni slices
(Or other preferred toppings like vegetables)

Italian seasoning
(Optional, for flavor)

Salt
(To taste)

Black pepper
(To taste)

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preview
5m
Preview
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5m

Spread the cottage cheese evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a thin, round pizza base.
Preview
1m
Preview
Spread the cottage cheese evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a thin, round pizza base.
1m

Bake the cottage cheese base for 10-12 minutes, or until it starts to firm up and lightly brown at the edges.
Preview
12m
Preview
Bake the cottage cheese base for 10-12 minutes, or until it starts to firm up and lightly brown at the edges.
12m

Remove the base from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over it, leaving a small border.
Preview
1m
Preview
Remove the base from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over it, leaving a small border.
1m

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices (or other toppings) on top.
Preview
1m
Preview
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices (or other toppings) on top.
1m

Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve immediately.
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2m
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Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve immediately.
2m