Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 cup Cottage cheese (small curd works best!) 🧀
- 1 large Egg 🥚
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 🧀
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano 🌿
- Toppings:
- Sugar-free marinara sauce 🍅
- Shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- Mini pepperoni slices 🍕
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Base: In a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg, parmesan, and Italian seasoning until well combined. 🥣🌪️✨
- Form the Bites: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop small circles of the mixture onto the sheet, flattening them slightly into “mini crusts” as seen in the photo! 📐🍕💎
- Initial Bake: Bake at 400°F for about 15–20 minutes until the edges are golden-brown and the base is firm. ⏲️📈🔥
- Add the Flavor: Remove from the oven and spread a small spoonful of marinara sauce on each circle. 🍅🥄✨
- Cheese & Pepperoni: Top each bite with a pinch of shredded mozzarella and a single pepperoni slice in the center. 🧀🍕🤤
- The Final Melt: Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes (or pop under the broiler) until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly. ⏲️📈🔥
- Serve: Let them cool for a minute so they firm up, then grab a fork and dive in! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Extra Crispy” Secret: Make sure to drain any excess liquid from your cottage cheese before mixing to ensure the “crust” doesn’t get soggy! 🌬️🛡️💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: Sprinkle a little garlic powder into your cottage cheese base for an extra savory kick that tastes just like a garlic pizza crust! 🧄🎯✨
