Description
This easy and delicious 3-ingredient cottage cheese pizza crust recipe offers a low-carb, protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza dough. Made with just cottage cheese, eggs, and mozzarella, blended into a smooth batter and baked to a golden crisp, this crust serves as a perfect base for your favorite pizza toppings. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal option for pizza lovers seeking a healthier twist.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Blend until you achieve a smooth, consistent batter for an even crust.
- Shape Crust: Spread the blended mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a thin pizza crust approximately 1/4 inch thick for a crisp texture.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until it is set, slightly firm, and lightly golden around the edges.
- Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven and add your favorite pizza toppings such as sauce, cheese, vegetables, or meats as desired.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and toppings are cooked through to your liking.
- Serve: Slice your pizza crust and enjoy a delicious, protein-rich alternative to traditional pizza dough!
Notes
- You can omit the garlic powder and Italian seasoning if you prefer a plain crust, or substitute with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Make sure the crust is not too thick to ensure even baking and a crispy texture.
- This crust works well for low-carb and keto-friendly diets due to its high protein and low carbohydrate content.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings but avoid overly watery ingredients to keep the crust crispy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese pizza crust, low carb pizza, easy pizza crust, 3 ingredient pizza crust, gluten free pizza crust, high protein pizza crust, healthy pizza dough
