Description
These cottage cheese pepperoni mini pizzas are a high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza. Baked until golden and bubbly, they deliver cheesy, savory flavor in a quick and satisfying bite-sized form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Scoop small portions onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten into small rounds, spacing them apart.
- Top each round with a slice of pepperoni and a small spoonful of pizza sauce.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese for better structure.
- Use thick, low-sugar pizza sauce to keep carbs lower.
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze for up to 1 month and reheat directly from frozen.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Customize with vegetables, turkey pepperoni, or pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
