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15-Minute Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

Easy 15-Minute Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl For Busy Nights

Create a satisfying 15-Minute Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl that curbs fast-food cravings with delicious flavors and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can be swapped with ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce or marinara sauce
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper any color
  • 1/2 cup Onions red or yellow preferred
  • 1/3 cup Olives black or green
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese mix with cheddar if desired
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs dried oregano or basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese with pizza sauce, stirring until well blended.
  3. Fold in toppings such as bell peppers, onions, and olives into the mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the mixture, covering it well.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven or air fryer for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and edges are golden brown.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

This dish can be customized with various toppings based on personal preferences. Prepare the cottage cheese mixture up to 24 hours in advance to save time.