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A quick, protein-rich, and gluten-free pizza crust made with just cottage cheese, eggs, and shredded mozzarella, offering a tender center with crisp edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese (drained if watery)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (preferably whole-milk)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • Optional: 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Optional: pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Remove eggs from the fridge 10–15 minutes before starting to reach room temperature.
  2. Drain cottage cheese well if watery by pressing through a fine sieve or wrapping in paper towels.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat; optionally preheat sheet in oven for 5–7 minutes for extra crispness.
  4. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, and any optional seasonings until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Transfer the batter to a bowl and gently fold in the shredded mozzarella until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness, shaping into a circle or rectangle and raising the edges slightly if desired.
  7. Bake crust for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and crust feels firm; optionally broil 1–2 minutes at end for extra browning, watching closely.
  8. Let the crust rest on the sheet for about 5 minutes to set.
  9. Add your sauce, extra cheese, and favorite toppings, then return to the oven and bake another 5–8 minutes until cheese melts and toppings heat through (optionally raise oven to 450°F for crisper finish).
  10. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter with fewer air pockets., Drain cottage cheese well to avoid soggy crust., Shredding your own mozzarella improves melt and texture compared to pre-shredded cheese., Rest the crust after initial bake to set proteins and firmness., Bake on a preheated dark baking sheet or steel for crunchier edges., If crust is floppy after baking, return to oven for 2–3 minutes or broil briefly., Use thinly sliced or pre-cooked toppings to avoid sogginess., To shape a perfect circle, use a cake ring or upside-down pie pan before baking., Divide batter into smaller portions for personal-sized pizzas with shorter bake times., Brush edges with olive oil and sprinkle salt or garlic powder before baking for enhanced flavor and color.

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