Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust (No Mozzarella)
Let me just say it: this Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is officially changing the low-carb pizza game—and it does it all without mozzarella. Yep, no stretchy cheese is required to hold this crust together, yet it still bakes up golden, flavorful, and sturdy enough to pile on your favorite toppings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 269kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat
- 2 eggs large
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set it to 400°F (200°C). Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese (optional). For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese until creamy.
- Make the crust dough. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, coconut flour (if using), garlic powder, herbs, and salt. Mix well until it forms a thick, sticky dough.
- Shape the crust. Press the dough onto the prepared pan into a round or rectangular shape, about ¼ inch thick. Wet your hands or use a spatula to smooth it out.
- Prebake the crust. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and mostly set.
- Add toppings. Add your favorite keto-friendly toppings (e.g., sugar-free tomato sauce, cooked meat, veggies, more Parmesan or cheddar if desired).
- Bake again. Return to oven for 8–10 minutes, until toppings are heated and crust is crisp.
Notes
- Cheese toppings: Use Parmesan, cheddar, provolone, or cream cheese dollops instead of mozzarella.
- Nut-free option: Swap almond flour for sunflower seed flour or use a mix of flaxseed meal + coconut flour.
- Make it crispier: Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. You can also bake it on a preheated pizza stone.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 5g