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Easy 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust: High Protein & Low Carb

Close-up of a thick slice of pizza made with cottage cheese pizza crust, topped with melted mozzarella and herbs.
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Make a simple, high-protein pizza crust using cottage cheese. This recipe is a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional dough, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, drained if very watery)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or substitute with almond flour for lower carb)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cottage cheese, egg, and flour into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. You should have a thick batter consistency.
  3. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the mixture into a 10-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Bake the crust for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn light golden brown.
  5. Remove the crust from the oven. Add your desired pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  6. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, bake the crust for an extra 3-5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • If you use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour, the crust will be lower in carbohydrates.
  • You can also cook this crust in an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for about 8-10 minutes before topping.

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