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Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

A quick, protein-forward pizza made with a cottage cheese crust — crisp on the edges, tender inside, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for a lighter weeknight dinner.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/4 cup low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil added for a silkier crust

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded low-fat pizza cheese (or part-skim mozzarella)
  • 2 oz turkey pepperoni
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan optional, for finishing

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Lightly oil the parchment so the crust releases cleanly.
  • For a smoother crust texture, pulse the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender 6–8 quick times until mostly smooth but not totally liquid. If you like a slightly rustic texture, skip this step.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the eggs with the olive oil until combined. Fold in the processed cottage cheese, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried oregano until a thick, spreadable batter forms.
  • Spoon the mixture onto the prepared sheet and use the back of a spatula to spread into a roughly 9-inch circle, about 1/4–1/3 inch thick. Leave a tiny raised rim around the edge so toppings don’t spill.
  • Bake the plain crust on the middle rack for 18–22 minutes, or until the top is set and edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let rest 3 minutes – this helps the crust firm up for topping.
  • Spread the pizza sauce over the warm crust, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly, scatter the turkey pepperoni, and dust with the Parmesan if using.
  • Return the pizza to the oven and bake another 5–7 minutes until the cheese is fully melted. For a touch of char, move to the broiler for 1–2 minutes watching closely.
  • Let the pizza rest 2–3 minutes after baking. Slice into two servings and enjoy warm.

Notes

Tip: For a firmer, crisper crust, bake directly on a preheated pizza stone or hot baking sheet. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2–3 days and are great reheated in a skillet to restore crispness.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.