Description
This Cheese Pizza Bowls recipe offers a quick and delicious low-carb meal packed with the flavors of classic pizza in a convenient bowl format. Using cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella, these pizza bowls are assembled in ramekins and cooked to bubbly perfection in an air fryer, oven, or microwave. Ready in just 15 minutes, they make a perfect low-carb snack or light dinner that satisfies pizza cravings without the carbs of traditional crust.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/3 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Bell Pepper (diced, divided)
- 1 tablespoon Black Olives (sliced, divided)
- 2–3 tablespoons Marinara Sauce (divided)
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (divided)
- 8 Pepperoni Slices
Instructions
- Prepare Ramekins: Select two small ramekins or air fryer-safe small casseroles like Le Creuset dishes and have them ready for assembling the pizza bowls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1/3 cup marinara sauce, diced black olives, diced bell pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. For a smoother texture, blend cottage cheese and marinara sauce first, then fold in the remaining ingredients for even distribution.
- Add Cheese: Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the mixture to incorporate the cheesy flavor evenly throughout the filling.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cheese and vegetable mixture evenly between the two ramekins. Spoon 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over each, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly across the surface of each bowl.
- Cook: Air fry the assembled bowls at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbling. Alternatively, microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts, or bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-16 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly grilled on top.
- Serve: Serve warm with low-carb chips or almond flour crackers for a satisfying, low-carb pizza bowl experience.
Notes
- You can blend the cottage cheese and marinara sauce for a smoother texture before folding in the diced veggies and seasonings.
- Use air fryer-safe containers if cooking in an air fryer to avoid any damage or safety issues.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your microwave or air fryer model.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni or substitute with vegetarian pepperoni.
- Serve with low-carb crackers or fresh salad to keep the meal low-carb.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
