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High-Protein 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

Two slices of pizza featuring a thick, fluffy cottage cheese pizza crust topped with bright red sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Make this easy, high-protein cottage cheese pizza crust for a satisfying, low-carb alternative to traditional dough. It is simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour plus 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cottage cheese and egg into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. You want no visible curds remaining.
  3. Add the flour (and baking powder/salt if using AP flour) to the cottage cheese mixture. Pulse until just combined into a thick dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Place another piece of parchment paper on top.
  5. Use a rolling pin or your hands to press the dough into a 10-inch circle or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Remove the top layer of parchment paper.
  6. Bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn light golden brown.
  7. Remove the crust from the oven. Add your desired pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  8. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, bake the crust for an extra 3-5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • You can use almond flour instead of wheat flour for a lower-carb, gluten-free option, but the texture may be slightly different.
  • This crust holds toppings well, but avoid overloading it with very wet ingredients to prevent sogginess.

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