Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl offers a quick and delicious twist on traditional pizza by combining creamy cottage cheese, mozzarella, savory ham, and sweet pineapple in a single bowl. Perfect for a light meal or snack, it provides the comforting flavors of pizza with minimal prep and cooking time using the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (add more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 slice ham, diced (20g)
- 1 pineapple ring, diced (30g)
- 1 tablespoon mozzarella, grated (for topping)
Accompaniments
- 1 slice bread (or croutons/pita chips, or optional to skip)
- Pinch of red chili flakes (to garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Mix the cheese base: In a small or medium heat-safe bowl, combine the cottage cheese, grated mozzarella, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients evenly.
- Add toppings: Spread the marinara sauce evenly on top of the cheese mixture. Then sprinkle the additional grated mozzarella, followed by your choice of toppings such as the diced ham and pineapple.
- Cook the bowl: Heat the prepared bowl using one of the following methods until the cheese melts and becomes slightly golden: microwave on high for 2 minutes; air fryer at 180°C (355°F) for 5 minutes; or oven at 180°C (355°F) for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the bread: While the pizza bowl is cooking, toast a slice of bread until crisp. Cut the toast into small squares. If using an air fryer for cooking, you can place the bread squares beside the bowl in the air fryer basket to toast them simultaneously.
- Serve: Carefully remove the hot pizza bowl from your chosen cooking appliance. Top with the cubed toast and optionally sprinkle with red chili flakes for a spicy kick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the slice of bread with croutons or pita chips according to your preference or skip it for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder and Italian seasoning to suit your taste.
- Other toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives can be added for variety.
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary needs.
- Be cautious when removing the bowl after cooking as it will be hot.
- Microwave, air fryer, or oven can be used depending on availability and preference.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl, quick pizza, microwave pizza, air fryer pizza, easy snack, vegetarian option
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