Description

These Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites are soft, cheesy, and packed with protein. They’re made with cottage cheese, eggs, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning, then baked in a muffin tin for an easy snack or light meal.

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup mini turkey pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup pizza sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Blend the cottage cheese: Add the cottage cheese and eggs to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Mix the batter: Pour the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the almond flour, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the cheese: Fold in the shredded mozzarella and chopped pepperoni.
Fill the muffin tin: Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
Add pizza sauce: Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce over each bite and sprinkle with a little extra mozzarella.
Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops are lightly golden.
Cool and serve: Let the pizza bites cool for a few minutes before removing them from the pan. Add fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover pizza bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave or oven until warm.

You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. Let them thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recipe Tips

Blend the cottage cheese well for a smoother texture.
Don’t overfill the muffin cups because the bites will puff up as they bake.
Swap pepperoni for cooked turkey sausage, diced vegetables, or chicken.
Add extra mozzarella on top for a cheesier finish.
Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack, Lunch, Appetizer
Method: Baked