Description
This easy and delicious Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust recipe offers a gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza dough. Made primarily from cottage cheese and Parmesan, this crust is crispy, golden, and perfect for those seeking a low-carb or gluten-free option. With Italian seasoning and garlic powder for flavor, it makes a tasty base topped with your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a great homemade pizza option that’s both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 serving cottage cheese (about ½ cup)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (about ¼ cup)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Toppings
- Pizza sauce (about ¼ cup)
- Mozzarella cheese (½ cup shredded)
- Pepperoni or preferred toppings (as desired)
- Vegetables (optional, as desired)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Form Crust: Place the cottage cheese directly onto the parchment paper and use the back of a spoon to spread and shape it into a round pizza crust, approximately 8 inches in diameter and about ¼ inch thick.
- Season Crust: Evenly sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the cottage cheese crust, then add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for flavor.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the crust has a crispy texture.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Remove the baked crust from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, vegetables, or any toppings you prefer. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and toppings are heated through.
- Serve: Slice the pizza into pieces, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure the cottage cheese is drained well if it contains excess liquid to avoid a soggy crust.
- You can customize toppings based on dietary preferences or what you have on hand.
- This crust is best when eaten fresh for maximum crispiness.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cottage cheese and Parmesan with appropriate plant-based alternatives.
- Use parchment paper for easy crust removal and to prevent sticking.
