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Pizza with Cottage Cheese Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This delicious homemade pizza features a unique cottage cheese crust that is both soft and bready, offering a lighter alternative to traditional dough. The crust is blended, mixed, and baked to create a moist base topped with savory marinara sauce and a melty combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Finished under the broiler for golden, bubbly perfection, this easy-to-make pizza comes together in just 30 minutes and serves three.

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus a few tablespoons for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Toppings

  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup marinara sauce (such as Rao’s)
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) and position the oven rack near the top, so the pizza bakes close to the heating element for a crisp finish.
  2. Blend Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth to form the base of the dough.
  3. Make Dough for Crust: Transfer the blended cottage cheese into a mixing bowl. Add flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Mix until a shaggy, crumbly, sticky dough forms. Use your hands to knead and bring the dough together, dusting with a bit of flour if necessary, until you have a cohesive ball.
  4. Form the Crust: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Press the dough ball onto the parchment and gently spread it out into a 10-12 inch diameter circle, making it as thin and even as possible.
  5. Prep the Crust: Brush or rub the top surface of the crust with olive oil to ensure a golden, flavorful finish.
  6. Pre-Bake the Crust: Bake the crust without toppings for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven. This sets the base so it doesn’t become soggy with sauce.
  7. Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove the crust from the oven and evenly spread the marinara sauce over it. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Bake to Melt Cheese: Return the pizza to the oven’s top rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
  9. Broil and Finish: Switch your oven to broil and cook the pizza for 2-3 minutes until the cheese and crust edges turn deeply golden and slightly crisp. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
  10. Serve: Optionally sprinkle with red pepper flakes, drizzle with extra olive oil or hot honey, and serve with additional sauce for dipping. Enjoy your flavorful cottage cheese crust pizza!

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of flour slightly if the dough is too sticky or dry.
  • Blending the cottage cheese smooth is key to creating the right dough texture.
  • Keep an eye on the pizza during broiling to avoid burning.
  • Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite vegetables or meats.
  • This crust offers a softer, almost bread-like texture distinct from traditional pizza dough.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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