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Healthy lunch

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza

A crisp cottage cheese crust topped with tomato, mozzarella and basil.

By Food Friends 22Published 19 September 2026Updated 20 September 2026✓ Tested by Food Friends
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza
01Prep10 min
02Cook20 min
03Total time30 min
04Servings2 servings
05DifficultyEasy
06CategoryHealthy lunch

02 / Method

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 220°C and line a tray with parchment.

  2. 02

    Blend the cottage cheese and egg briefly until smooth, then spread thinly on the tray.

  3. 03

    Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are golden.

  4. 04

    Top with tomato sauce, mozzarella and herbs and bake for 5 minutes more.

  5. 05

    Finish with basil and slice.

03 / Allergens

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Egg
Vegetarian
Nutrition390 kcal · 28 g protein · 18 g fat · 28 g carbsEstimate per serving

04 / Storage

Storage

Best eaten straight away for a crisp crust. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day and reheat in the oven.

05 / Substitutions

Substitutions

  • Use quark instead of cottage cheese.
  • Add peppers, mushrooms or courgette.
  • Use plant-based cheese if needed and check its label.

Always check the current ingredient list and allergen information on product packaging yourself. Substitutions may change allergens and nutritional values.

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