Why Wait for Friday? Pizza Day Is Every Day Around Here

I’ve never been one to wait for the “official” pizza night. In my house, every day is pizza day if I can swing it. I will find the flimsiest excuse—long day, short day, good weather, bad mood, clean kitchen, messy kitchen—to justify firing up the oven and making a pizza. And I’m not talking about a polite little slice or two. I mean a full-blown personal pizza party, just me and a pie I fully intend to crush in one sitting. Zero regrets.

This Cottage Cheese Crust Pepperoni Pizza is one of my current obsessions. It’s crispy-edged, savory, and the perfect way to sneak in a little protein without sacrificing that classic, cheesy, salty, greasy goodness. It gives "I care about my macros" energy but still delivers on full send pizza satisfaction.

So whether it's a Tuesday lunch, a Thursday midnight snack, or your traditional Friday night dinner, this recipe is here to make pizza day a daily celebration. Let’s get into it.

Pepperoni Pizza (Cottage Cheese Crust) Recipe

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese


• 3 large eggs


• 3/4 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 spicy salami or pepperoni


• 1/4 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce

• Oregano and chili flakes

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.


2. Place cottage cheese and eggs in a bowl, use a stick blender to blend to smooth. 


3. Stir in oat or almond 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.


4. Spoon the batter onto your prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to slightly flatten and shape like a pizza.


5. Spoon pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and pepperoni evenly over the top. Finish with your favorite seasoning, like oregano or chili flakes. 


6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly golden and set.


7. Cool slightly and serve: Let them cool for a few minutes to firm up, then enjoy!

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