Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites

Pizza is one of those foods I miss the most whenever I cut back on carbs. Regular crust can easily make you feel sluggish, so I wanted to find a better option.

These little keto cottage cheese pizza bites give you all that classic flavor in a quick, bite-sized shape.

Since this snack is completely low carb and keto friendly, you can enjoy it without worrying about your carb count for the day.

Using cottage cheese in the batter adds good protein and keeps the inside soft while the cheese on top turns golden and bubbly.

You can serve them warm with some tomato sauce on the side for a simple meal or an easy party snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Authentic Pizza Flavor – You get all the classic savory pepperoni pizza flavors while keeping your meal completely low carb.

High Protein Boost – Cottage cheese and eggs add plenty of wholesome protein to keep you satisfied throughout the day.

Soft Cheesy Texture – These little bites bake up wonderfully fluffy on the inside with crisp, golden cheese on top.

Super Quick Prep – Just blend the wet ingredients, stir everything together, and let your oven do all the hard work.

Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup Full Fat Cottage Cheese
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/3 cup Almond Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
• 1/2 cup Mini Pepperoni, Plus More For Topping
• 1/2 cup Sugar Free Marinara Sauce, For Serving

How To Make

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 24 cup mini muffin tin well.

Step 2

Blend the cottage cheese, eggs and parmesan until completely smooth.

Step 3

Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in the almond flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Fold in 3/4 cup of the mozzarella and the mini pepperoni.

Step 4

Fill each muffin cup about three quarters full. Top with the remaining mozzarella and a few extra mini pepperoni.

Step 5

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the bites are puffed and the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.

Step 6

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then lift them out and serve warm with marinara sauce on the side.

Tips

Blend Until Completely Smooth

I’ve found that blending the cottage cheese until all the curds disappear is the secret to a great texture. You want the wet base to look like smooth pancake batter before you stir in the dry ingredients.

If you leave visible lumps of cottage cheese, they will melt into watery pockets while baking. Taking thirty seconds to blend it thoroughly keeps every bite light and evenly baked.

Use a Silicone Pan If You Can

Egg and cheese mixtures stick very easily to metal pans, even when you grease them well. I recommend using a silicone mini muffin pan so the bites pop right out without tearing.

If you only have a metal tin, brush each cup with melted butter or oil instead of using a quick cooking spray. That thicker coating keeps the cheese from clinging to the metal.

Shred Your Own Mozzarella

You will get the best results if you buy a block of mozzarella and shred it yourself. Store bought shredded cheese is coated in powdery starch to keep it from clumping in the bag.

That extra powder adds unnecessary carbs and stops the cheese from melting cleanly. Freshly grated cheese melts much better and gives you that golden, bubbly pizza crust on top.

More Recipes

• Keto Cottage Cheese Breadsticks
• Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
• Keto Crispy Pepperoni Chips
• Keto Garlic Bread Bites
• Keto Pizza Chips

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use low fat cottage cheese instead of full fat?

You can use low fat cottage cheese, but full fat gives the best texture and rich flavor for a low carb lifestyle.

Low fat varieties also tend to hold more water, which might make your pizza bites slightly soggy instead of firm.