Description
Cottage Cheese Pizza Buns are a gluten-free, protein-packed twist on traditional pizza. With a cottage cheese and mozzarella base, these savory buns are topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni, offering a healthier and delicious alternative to pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 12 turkey pepperoni slices, chopped into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until fully combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into 9 equal buns on the prepared baking sheet. Press each bun down slightly to form a flat surface.
- Spoon marinara sauce on top of each bun, then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and add the chopped turkey pepperoni (or your favorite toppings).
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the buns are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the buns cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Use vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms instead of turkey pepperoni.
- Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free cheese alternative and plant-based yogurt or cream cheese instead of cottage cheese.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or garlic powder.
- For a meatless version, use plant-based pepperoni or other vegan protein toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
