Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl for Busy Nights
This warm and cozy cottage cheese pizza bowl is everything you love about pizza - saucy, cheesy, and full of flavor - served in a bowl with zero dough fuss. Creamy cottage cheese takes center stage, layered with pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings for a quick, satisfying meal that feels homemade and comforting.
Equipment
- 18-oz oven-safe bowl or ramekin
- Spoon or spatula
- Oven, air fryer, or microwave
- Small knife and cutting board (for toppings)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 Tbsp turkey pepperoni or your favorite pizza topping
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp olive oil
Optional Add-Ins:
- Black olives
- Fresh spinach
- Jalapeños
- Pineapple tidbits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 375°F). Lightly grease your bowl.
- Spread cottage cheese into the bowl as your base.
- Spoon pizza sauce over the cheese and lightly swirl.
- Add pepperoni, bell pepper, and mushrooms evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over the top and add Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes (air fry for 8–10 mins or microwave 3–4 mins) until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Drizzle with olive oil and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a thick pizza sauce and oven-safe bowl for best results. Can be made in the oven, air fryer, or microwave.