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Microwave Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

Microwave Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl with creamy cottage cheese, zesty marinara, melted mozzarella, and savory turkey pepperoni creates a comforting, protein-packed delight. Perfectly garnished with fresh basil.
prep time10 minutes
cook time2 minutes
total time12 minutes
Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup turkey pepperoni, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, optional, chopped

Instructions

  • Drain cottage cheese in fine mesh strainer for 10 minutes.
  • Place drained cottage cheese in microwave-safe bowl.
  • Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  • Microwave 30 seconds, stir, and mix in diced turkey pepperoni.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and microwave 60-90 seconds until cheese melts.
  • Let sit 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  • Garnish with fresh basil.
  • Serve warm with mini bell peppers or crostini.

Notes

Use a thick Marinara like Rao's and don't skip the step about draining the cottage cheese or it'll be runny.