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Close up of a thin, blistered cottage cheese flatbread base resting on crinkled brown parchment paper.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust (Crispy & Easy)

This easy, high-protein cottage cheese pizza crust bakes into a thin, golden-brown flatbread. Topped with smooth marinara and bubbly mozzarella, it is a healthy, delicious, and low-carb alternative to traditional pizza dough.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Ingredients
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (225g)
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 0.25 cup almond flour (30g) Finely milled
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (4g)
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt (3g)
  • 1 tsp olive oil spray (5ml) For greasing parchment
  • 0.5 cup smooth red tomato marinara sauce (120ml)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (112g)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano flakes (2g)
  • 4 leaves fresh green basil For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 High-speed blender Essential for whipping the cottage cheese curds into a perfectly smooth batter.
  • 1 Baking Sheet A standard half-sheet pan provides ample space for the flatbread.
  • 1 Crinkled Brown Baking Parchment Paper Crucial for preventing the wet batter from sticking.

Method
 

Making the Pizza
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with crinkled brown baking parchment paper and lightly mist it with olive oil spray. In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, and salt. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until the batter is completely smooth.
  2. Pour the smooth batter directly onto the center of your prepared parchment paper. Spread it evenly into a thin circle or rectangle. Bake on the center rack for 25-30 minutes until it becomes a golden-brown, slightly blistered flatbread.
  3. Remove the baked crust from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Spread the smooth red tomato marinara sauce evenly over the base. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and tiny dried green oregano flakes over the sauce.
  4. Switch your oven to the broiler setting (High) and return the pizza to the oven for 3-5 minutes. Watch closely until you see melted, bubbly white mozzarella cheese with slight charred brown spots. Remove, rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh green basil leaves, and slice.

Notes

Tip 1: Always use parchment paper. Wax paper or bare pans will cause the cheese crust to stick.
Tip 2: Allow the base to cool slightly before adding wet ingredients like marinara to prevent a soggy crust.