Description
High-protein, gluten-free pizza with a savory cottage cheese crust and mushroom-onion topping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Spread batter into a 10–12 inch circle or rectangle about ¼-inch thick on the prepared sheet.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Remove and rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion 2 minutes, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until golden, about 6 minutes total.
- Spread blended ricotta or cottage cheese over the warm crust. Top with mushroom mixture and mozzarella.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Garnish with parsley, slice, and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American