Pesto and Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
Indulge in a delightful Pesto and Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl that combines creamy cottage cheese with aromatic basil pesto, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella, all baked to perfection on a crispy crust. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners at home, this pizza bowl is easy to make and endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 lb pizza dough (or cauliflower crust)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread an even layer of pesto over the rolled-out dough.
- Spoon dollops of cottage cheese evenly across the pesto layer.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and chunks of fresh mozzarella on top.
- Lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Customize your pizza bowl by adding proteins like grilled chicken or veggies like spinach and bell peppers. For added heat, sprinkle in red pepper flakes or jalapeños before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.