Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Low Carb, High Protein, Viral TikTok Recipe)

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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Low Carb, High Protein, Viral TikTok Recipe)

This cottage cheese pizza bowl is a low-carb, high-protein twist on classic pizza—ready in minutes with no crust required! Great for keto, meal prep, or weeknight dinners.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, casual, Italian

Keyword: air fryer pizza bowl, cottage cheese pizza bowl, creustless pizza bowl, easy low carb dinner, high proten pizza bowl, keto friendly pizza recipe, keto pizza bowl, low carb meal prep recipe, low carb pizza bowl, microwave pizza bowl, oven baked pizza bowl, pizza bowl with no creust, quick keto lunch, tiktok pizza bowl

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

1/3 cup Full Fat Cottage Cheese
1/3 cup Low Carb Marinara Sauce
1/8 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/3 cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
8 mini Pepperoni
1 tb browned ground beef
1 tsp finely diced bell pepper (any color)
1 tsp finely diced onion

Instructions

This recipe makes one pizza bowl. For this recipe, I used a 5.25" ramekin. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into the greased ramekin or bowl, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Then, add the marinara sauce.
Next, sprinkle about 2/3 of the mozzarella cheese on top.
Add the browned ground beef, pepperoni, bell pepper, and onion evenly over the mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes (optional) over the top of the cheese for added flavor.
Place the ramekin or bowl on a baking sheet to catch any potential spills, and then place it in the preheated oven.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are heated through. If you'd like your cheese to brown, put it under the broiler for a minute or two, but watch carefully as it can burn fast.
Carefully remove the pizza bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving, as the contents will be very hot.

Notes

Tips:

Swap marinara for pesto or Alfredo for a different flavor.
Blend the cottage cheese if you prefer a smooth texture.
Add sausage, grilled chicken, or ground beef for extra protein.
Vegetarian? Omit meat and load up on your favorite veggies.

Storage and Reheating

These low-carb pizza bowls store and reheat beautifully! Make sure to store them in an airtight container. I use the glass ramekin bowls with lids. They will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. I would not recommend freezing as cottage cheese changes texture when frozen.
You can rewarm in the microwave (make sure to loosely cover the top with a paper towel or a splatter lid, or you’ll get a pizza bowl all over the inside of your microwave. Ask me how I know. lol
You can also reheat it in the oven or air fryer at 350°F degrees until it is warmed through. I recommend covering it with aluminum foil to prevent the cheese and toppings from burning.

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