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Quick and easy cottage cheese pizza bites that are a protein-packed snack kids love, ready in about 30 minutes with just four main ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (packed)
  • 1/2 cup no sugar added pizza sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pack shredded mozzarella tightly into a measuring cup.
  3. Rub the Italian seasoning between your fingers to release the aroma.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, packed shredded mozzarella, pizza sauce, and rubbed Italian seasoning; stir until evenly mixed.
  5. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more shredded mozzarella and stir to thicken.
  6. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  7. Gently press each mound with the back of a spoon to flatten into mini pizza coins.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, checking around 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the bites rest for 2–3 minutes before eating.

Notes

For extra crispy edges, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking but watch closely to avoid burning., If the bites are too soft after cooling, pop them under the broiler for 30 seconds to crisp., Store leftovers in an airtight container layered with parchment paper; refrigerate up to 3 days., Freeze by first flash freezing on a baking sheet, then transferring to a freezer bag; keep for up to 1 month., Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes; avoid microwave to prevent rubbery texture., Substitutes: ricotta cheese (drain excess liquid), or tofu ricotta for vegan option with vegan mozzarella shreds., Avoid watery sauces to prevent sogginess; use smooth pizza sauce or thinned tomato paste., Pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, or sautéed mushrooms can be folded in for flavor twist.

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