Description
A quick and easy flatbread pizza topped with a creamy cottage cheese mixture and melty cheeses, ready in 30 minutes with a satisfyingly crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flatbreads (about 10 inches each), store-bought naan or whole wheat flatbreads
- 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese, small curd preferred
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100g)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
- ½ cup (120ml) tomato sauce or marinara
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried basil, oregano, thyme blend)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A handful fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Place flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush olive oil around the edges of each flatbread.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving about a half-inch border.
- Dollop and spread the cottage cheese mixture over the sauce, covering as much as possible without clumping.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella evenly on top.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until edges are golden and crispy and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and scatter chopped fresh basil over the pizzas.
- Let cool for 1-2 minutes, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature cottage cheese for easier spreading. Brush flatbread edges with olive oil for extra crispiness. Avoid overloading sauce or toppings to prevent sogginess. Preheat baking sheet for even crispier crust. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 flatbread pizza
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: flatbread pizza, cottage cheese pizza, quick pizza recipe, high protein pizza, easy dinner, crispy crust pizza