Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (fat free, reduced fat, or full fat)
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1/4 cup pizza sauce
→ Cheese & Toppings
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1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (fat free, reduced fat, or full fat)
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4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Pepperoni (optional)
→ Seasonings
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Instructions:
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Optionally drain cottage cheese. Mix cottage cheese with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and pizza sauce. For smoother texture, blend mixture until smooth.
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Place mixture in 16-ounce baking dish. Mix in 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, then top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella and optional pepperoni.
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Oven: Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts. Optional: broil briefly to crisp. Air Fryer: Cook at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Heat 1 minute, stir, add toppings, heat 1 more minute.
# Notes:
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Recipe can be halved for smaller portion under 250 calories
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Can use reduced sodium ingredients to lower sodium content
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Fat free cottage cheese version has 495 calories, full fat version has 631 calories