Description
Five-ingredient pizza delivers mouthwatering simplicity with minimal effort. Crispy crust, melted cheese, and savory toppings combine for a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sauce Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, cohesive mixture by whisking cottage cheese, eggs, and flour in a mixing bowl until fully integrated and free of lumps.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent sticking.
- Carefully pour the cheese-based batter onto the prepared sheet, using a spatula to spread the mixture into a thin, uniform circular shape with consistent thickness.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C), allowing the base to transform into a golden, stable foundation for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once the base achieves a crisp, light brown perimeter and solid texture, carefully remove from the oven.
- Generously distribute tomato sauce across the entire surface of the pizza base, creating an even layer that reaches to the edges.
- Liberally sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring complete and balanced coverage.
- Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt completely and develop a tempting golden-brown appearance.
- Extract the pizza from the oven and let it rest for a brief moment to stabilize the melted cheese.
- Slice into wedges and garnish with optional fresh herbs, vegetables, or lean protein to enhance flavor complexity.
Notes
- Experiment with different flour types like almond or coconut flour for a gluten-free pizza base that’s equally delicious and crispy.
- Drain cottage cheese thoroughly to prevent excess moisture, ensuring a firmer and more stable pizza crust that holds toppings perfectly.
- Consider adding nutritional yeast or Italian herbs directly into the base mixture for an extra flavor boost that elevates the entire pizza experience.
- Swap traditional mozzarella with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cheese or plant-based cheese for vegan or lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg