Description
Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust 3-Ingredient delivers a delicious crust in minutes. This high-protein, gluten-free base is made with cottage cheese, eggs, and flour (or almond flour for low-carb). It bakes up sturdy, golden, and cooks quickly, making pizza night easy and lighter. Flavor it with garlic powder or Italian seasoning, top with your favorites, and bake until bubbly for a crisp, satisfying slice every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour or almond flour
- Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in flour (and optional seasonings) until a thick batter forms.
- Spread mixture into a thin, even circle on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 18–22 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven, add sauce and toppings of choice.
- Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Spread the batter very thin for a crisper crust.
- Experiment with seasonings like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or dried herbs.
- Let the crust cool 5 minutes before adding toppings for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 26–32 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crust (serves 2–3)
- Calories: Approximately 230–320 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 4 g
- Sodium: Approximately 400–450 mg
- Fat: Approximately 8–12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3–5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5–7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25–35 g
- Fiber: Approximately 1–2 g
- Protein: Approximately 12–16 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 140–250 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust, 3-Ingredient Pizza Crust, High Protein Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza Crust, Low Carb Option, Easy Pizza Crust