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Viral Cottage Cheese Pizza Base
This recipe guides you through making the viral cottage cheese pizza base, a healthier and high-protein alternative to traditional pizza dough. It's incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just a few basic ingredients like cottage cheese, an egg, and cornstarch for binding. The base is baked until firm and golden, then topped with your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings before a final quick bake. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a customizable, guilt-free pizza.
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Cottage Cheese Mixture Ready
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Fusion
English
Nutrition (per serving)
590
Calories
56g
Protein
18g
Carbs
32g
Fat
Base Spread on Parchment
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Baked Cottage Cheese Base
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder (if using), and dried oregano or Italian seasoning (if using). Mix until well combined and relatively smooth.3m
Preview3mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder (if using), and dried oregano or Italian seasoning (if using). Mix until well combined and relatively smooth. - Spoon the cottage cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread the mixture evenly into a circular or desired pizza base shape, about 1/4 inch thick.2m
Preview2mPreviewSpoon the cottage cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread the mixture evenly into a circular or desired pizza base shape, about 1/4 inch thick. - Bake the cottage cheese base for 20-25 minutes, or until it is firm, lightly golden brown, and cooked through. The edges should appear slightly crispy.25m
Preview25mPreviewBake the cottage cheese base for 20-25 minutes, or until it is firm, lightly golden brown, and cooked through. The edges should appear slightly crispy. - Carefully remove the baked base from the oven. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border for the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and your desired toppings, such as pepperoni.3m
Preview3mPreviewCarefully remove the baked base from the oven. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border for the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and your desired toppings, such as pepperoni. - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the toppings are heated through. If desired, you can briefly switch to the broiler setting for the last minute to get a golden-brown cheese topping, but watch carefully to prevent burning.10m
Preview10mPreviewReturn the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the toppings are heated through. If desired, you can briefly switch to the broiler setting for the last minute to get a golden-brown cheese topping, but watch carefully to prevent burning. - Remove the finished pizza from the oven. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving hot.3m
Preview3mPreviewRemove the finished pizza from the oven. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving hot.
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