Mini Pepperoni Pizzas with Cottage Cheese Crust | Big Flavor, Little Effort

Chef Josh Gale
May 25, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Jun 2, 2025

Pizza day was the day growing up. Whether it was a Friday night with greasy takeout or cafeteria pizza that was questionably square, it never missed. And honestly? Not much has changed — I still get just as excited for pizza as an adult. The only difference? I try (keyword: try) to make it a little healthier. Enter: these mini pizzas with cottage cheese crusts. They’re high-protein, super easy, and surprisingly delicious.

The best part? You can top them with whatever you want. Think of them as your personal pizza blank canvas — just way more nutritious than anything you’d get delivered.

Whether you're craving a cozy lunch, need a snack that feels a little indulgent, or you're just trying to win some brownie points with your own pizza-loving friends… these minis are your move.

My Mini Pizzas with Cottage Cheese Crust Recipe

For the Crust:

2 cup cottage cheese
4 large eggs
1 cup oat flour or almond flour (add more for thicker dough)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

For the Toppings:

½ cup shredded mozzarella
½ cup shredded cheddar
¼ cup mini pepperoni (or chopped regular pepperoni)
1/4 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place cottage cheese and eggs in a bowl, use a stick blender to blend to smooth.
Stir in oat flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. The texture should be thick but scoopable—add a touch more oat flour if it’s too runny.
Spoon the batter into 6 small rounds on your prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to slightly flatten and shape like mini pizza bases.
Spoon a little pizza sauce on each, then sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and pepperoni evenly over the tops. Finish with your favorite seasoning, like oregano or chili flakes.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden and set.
Cool slightly and serve: Let them cool for a few minutes to firm up, then enjoy!