Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls are a quick and delicious twist on traditional pizza, combining creamy cottage cheese with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and flavorful herbs. Perfect for a cozy snack or light meal, they come together fast using a microwave, and can also be baked or air fried for a golden, bubbly finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes (microwave) or 7 minutes (baking/air frying)
- Total Time: 9 minutes (microwave) or 12 minutes (baking/air frying)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Garnishes & Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil leaves
- Optional toppings like Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, or your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- Build the base: Spoon ½ cup of cottage cheese into each of two small, microwave-safe bowls, creating the creamy foundation for your pizza bowls.
- Mix in the flavor: Add a bit of shredded mozzarella, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, a pinch of garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce to each bowl. Stir gently to combine without overmixing so the textures remain distinct.
- First heat-up: Microwave each bowl for 1 minute to start warming the ingredients and help the flavors meld together.
- Top it off: Spoon 1 more tablespoon of marinara sauce and sprinkle some extra mozzarella cheese on top of each bowl. Microwave for another minute until the cheese melts beautifully and the mixture is hot.
- Finish & garnish: Sprinkle chili flakes for a touch of heat, add fresh basil leaves, and any optional toppings you desire — think olives, cherry tomatoes, or anything that gives you those classic pizza vibes.
- Optional Baking or Air Frying: To achieve a golden, bubbly top, follow the same layering steps, then bake or air fry at 350°F (160°C) for 5–7 minutes in an oven- or air fryer-safe bowl.
Notes
- Use microwave-safe bowls to avoid any safety issues during heating.
- Adjust garlic powder and chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Optional toppings like olives or cherry tomatoes add extra flavor and texture.
- For a crispy, melty finish, try baking or air frying the bowls instead of microwaving.
- This recipe serves 2, but easily doubles for more servings.
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