Description
This Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza is a delicious and protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza crusts, using cottage cheese and eggs as the base for a thin, golden-baked flatbread. Topped with classic pizza sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni, it’s an easy-to-make, flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun twist on homemade pizza.
Ingredients
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Flatbread Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
Toppings
- 2/3 cup pizza sauce
- 3.5 ounces grated cheese (Gouda, Edam, or mozzarella)
- 2 ounces pepperoni
Instructions
- Prepare the flatbread batter: Blend together the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian herb mix until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform in texture, forming the batter for the flatbread base.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the flatbread base.
- Shape the flatbread: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the blended batter onto the sheet and spread it evenly into a thin circular shape, forming the pizza crust.
- Bake the flatbread: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the flatbread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the toppings: Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the baked flatbread, then sprinkle the grated cheese on top, followed by the pepperoni slices.
- Melt the cheese: Return the topped flatbread to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is slightly bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute the pepperoni with any preferred toppings such as vegetables or cooked chicken.
- Using parchment paper prevents the flatbread from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Ensure the flatbread is spread thinly for a crisp, pizza-like crust.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add vegetables or olives.
- Allow the flatbread to cool slightly before slicing for easier handling.
