3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

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🧀 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

This 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is high-protein, low-carb, and incredibly easy to make. It bakes up golden on the edges, soft in the center, and sturdy enough to hold your favorite toppings. Perfect for anyone following a low-carb or carnivore-style diet (just keep toppings animal-based).

📝 Description

Made with blended cottage cheese, eggs, and shredded cheese, this crust turns simple ingredients into a flavorful, protein-packed base. No flour, no yeast, no complicated steps—just mix, bake, and top!

🥣 Ingredients (Makes 1 medium pizza – 2 to 4 servings)

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

(Optional: pinch of salt if your cheese isn’t very salty)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

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

2️⃣ Blend

Add cottage cheese and eggs to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

3️⃣ Mix

Pour mixture into a bowl and stir in shredded mozzarella.

4️⃣ Shape

Spread mixture onto parchment paper in a circle (about ¼ inch thick).

5️⃣ Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.

6️⃣ Add Toppings

Remove from oven, add your favorite toppings (see ideas below), and bake again for 5–8 minutes until melted and bubbly.

🍕 Topping Ideas (Carnivore & Low-Carb)

  • Extra mozzarella + parmesan

  • Pepperoni or salami

  • Cooked ground beef

  • Shredded chicken

  • Bacon crumbles

  • Alfredo sauce instead of tomato sauce

🔄 Variations

  • Crispier crust: Bake 5–7 minutes longer before adding toppings.

  • Cheesy crust: Add 2 tbsp grated parmesan to batter.

  • Thicker crust: Make smaller circle and bake slightly longer.

  • Air fryer option: 375°F for 10–12 minutes (check frequently).

🥗 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with a side of grilled chicken

  • Pair with carnivore garlic butter dip

  • Cut into squares for meal prep

  • Make mini personal pizzas

📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving – ¼ pizza)

  • Calories: ~190

  • Protein: ~18g

  • Fat: ~13g

  • Carbs: ~2–3g

(Values vary depending on cheese brand.)

❓ Common Questions

Is this crust sturdy?
Yes! Let it cool slightly before slicing for best structure.

Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
You can, but full-fat gives better texture and flavor.

Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Bake crust fully, refrigerate up to 3 days, then reheat and add toppings.

Can I freeze it?
Yes. Freeze baked crust between parchment sheets for up to 2 months.

💭 Final Thoughts

This 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is a game-changer when you want pizza without flour or heavy carbs. It’s simple, protein-packed, and perfect for carnivore or keto lifestyles. Once you try it, you’ll want to keep cottage cheese stocked at all times! 🍕✨

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