Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust (Gluten Free)
Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust (Gluten Free) is a delightful and nutritious alternative to traditional pizza bases, making it perfect for health-conscious pizza enthusiasts. This crust stands out due to its protein-rich cottage cheese content, offering a light and fluffy texture that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and customize with a variety of toppings, this gluten-free crust is ideal for everything from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Whether you prefer classic Margherita or a loaded veggie delight, this recipe allows you to enjoy your favorite pizzas without the gluten or heavy carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 serving cottage cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pizza sauce
- Toppings of choice (e.g., mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni, vegetables)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread one serving of cottage cheese onto the parchment in a circular shape.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan over the crust and add seasonings.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, add sauce and toppings.
- Return to oven for another 5-10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Slice and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg