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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza with Turkey Pepperoni

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A quick and easy high-protein flatbread pizza made with a cottage cheese crust and topped with turkey pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (85g)
  • About 20 slices turkey pepperoni
  • ½ cup pizza sauce (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your pizza stone inside if using, or prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup cottage cheese and 1 large egg. Blend for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until a sticky batter forms.
  5. Transfer the batter onto the prepared baking sheet or a floured pizza peel if using a stone. Spread evenly into a 10-12 inch circle or rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and surface looks set but not fully browned.
  7. Remove crust from oven. Spread ½ cup pizza sauce evenly over the flatbread, sprinkle ¾ cup shredded mozzarella, then arrange turkey pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano.
  8. Return pizza to oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and pepperoni edges are slightly crisp.
  9. Remove from oven, let cool for 3-5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for a smooth crust. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent toughness. Preheat oven fully for a crispy crust. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even color. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. For gluten-free, swap flour with almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and coconut yogurt instead of cottage cheese.

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