Ingredients
– 1 container (16 oz) full-fat cottage cheese [Provides creaminess and protein]
– 4 eggs [Binds ingredients for structure]
– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning [Adds herbal flavor]
– Marinara sauce [Enhances taste with tang]
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese [Creates melty topping]
– turkey pepperoni
– vegetables
– shredded chicken
– basil
– red onion
– bell peppers
– black olives
– pesto
– mushrooms
– arugula
– balsamic drizzle
– buffalo sauce
Instructions
1-Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly greasing the muffin cups or using a silicone pan for easy release. In a large bowl, mix the full-fat cottage cheese and eggs until they’re fully combined, then add the Italian seasoning for that extra flavor pop.
2-Once blended, scoop the mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full to allow room for rising. Bake for around 35 minutes until the bites are firm and slightly golden on top, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and top with your favorites like turkey pepperoni or veggies. Broil for about 3 minutes to melt the cheese, and let them cool a bit before serving they’ll firm up nicely.
3-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the muffin pan.
4-Combine cottage cheese, eggs, and seasoning in a bowl; blend for smoother texture if desired.
5-Scoop mixture into muffin cups.
6-Bake for 35 minutes until golden.
7-Add sauce, cheese, and toppings, then broil for 3 minutes.
8-Cool and serve.
Last Step:
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🥛 Use full-fat cottage cheese for better texture and firmness – low-fat versions may result in a watery base
🎯 Blend the cottage cheese mixture for a smoother crust texture, or leave slightly chunky for more texture
🧊 These can be made ahead and frozen – reheat in the oven for best results to maintain crispiness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 85