Mini Pepperoni Pizzas with Cottage Cheese Crust | Big Flavor, Little Effort
- Chef Josh Gale
- May 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 2
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!
Can be stored in the fridge or freezer and reheated.
Enjoy...and let me know what you think!
AMAZING!!!! Satisfies that pizza craving! Love that it’s gluten free and high protein!