High Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (small curd)
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/3 cup low-sugar pizza sauce or marinara
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• Fresh basil leaves
• Red pepper flakes and parmesan, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Blend the cottage cheese and egg in a high-speed blender or food processor for 30 seconds until completely smooth — this is the trick to a flatbread that doesn't taste like cottage cheese.

3. 3

   Pour the blended mixture into a bowl with the self-rising flour, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then knead briefly in the bowl until smooth (about 30 seconds — do not overwork).

4. 4

   Turn the dough onto the parchment and pat or roll into a 10-inch oval, about 1/4 inch thick. Aim for slightly thicker edges to mimic a real crust.

5. 5

   Pre-bake the crust 10 minutes until set and just beginning to color — this keeps it crispy under the sauce.

6. 6

   Spread the sauce evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.

7. 7

   Return to the oven and bake 8–10 more minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are deep golden.

8. 8

   Scatter with fresh basil, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and grated parmesan. Slice and serve hot.