Cottage Cheese Pizza Buns Recipe
These cottage cheese pizza buns are cheesy, high-protein, and easy to make. The perfect low-carb, gluten-free snack or meal ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 pizza buns
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- ½ cup gluten-free all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 12 turkey pepperoni slices chopped into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Mix until fully combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or large spoon, portion the mixture into 9 equal buns on the prepared baking sheet. Press each down slightly to form a flat surface.
- Top each bun with a spoonful of marinara sauce, a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices (or your preferred toppings).
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the buns are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 506mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g