Description
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Flatbread delivers a warm, lightly crisp base with a tender center and high-protein boost. It supports classic pizza toppings while staying balanced, satisfying, and easy enough for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup cooked chicken or turkey sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a bowl, mix blended cottage cheese, egg, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Add flour and baking powder and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Spread dough evenly on the baking sheet into a ¼-inch thick oval or rectangle.
- Bake crust for 12–15 minutes until edges set and lightly golden.
- Remove crust and rest for 3–4 minutes.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border.
- Top with mozzarella, parmesan, meats, and vegetables.
- Bake another 10–12 minutes until cheese bubbles and lightly browns.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for added color.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For meal prep, store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze the pre-baked crust without toppings for up to 2 months.
- Reheat slices in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for best texture.
- Customize toppings based on preference or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300–350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg