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Cottage cheese flatbread pizza recipe card – high-protein pizza from Flexible Feasts

Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza

A high-protein cottage cheese flatbread crust baked to golden perfection and topped with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni. A fun way to enjoy pizza night with 13g of protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup 4% milkfat cottage cheese
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or more, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 6-8 pepperoni slices
  • Extra Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and fresh basil (optional)

Directions
 

  1. Take out a blender.
  2. Add your cottage cheese, egg whites, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and salt into the blender and blend until it’s completely smooth with no chunks.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a quarter or half sheet pan with parchment paper and give it a light spray of oil.
  4. ​Pour your blended mixture onto the parchment paper and spread it into a thin circle, oval or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick, leaving the edges slightly thicker.
  5. ​Bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until the flatbread is set, lightly golden on top and dry to the touch in the center. If it puffs up, gently press it down with a spatula and keep baking until the middle is fully set.
  6. ​Remove the flatbread from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes to firm up before adding toppings.
  7. ​Take out your marinara sauce and shredded cheese.
  8. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the cooked flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
  9. ​Add your shredded cheese on top of the sauce.
  10. Add your toppings such as shredded chicken, turkey bacon or any other toppings you like.
  11. ​Place the flatbread pizza back into the oven.
  12. Bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are browned.
  13. ​Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2–3 minutes to firm up.
  14. Slice your cottage cheese flatbread pizza and serve.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to restore crispness to the crust.