The cottage cheese mini pizzas are a brilliant idea for those who crave something tasty but have little time available. Ready in less than half an hour, these mini pizzas are made with a clever dough based on cottage cheese, eggs, and flour, without brewer’s yeast. The result? Soft, tasty, and light, ideal for a quick dinner, a last-minute appetizer, or to serve as a savory snack.
The peculiarity of this recipe lies precisely in its simplicity: no need for long risings or lengthy kneading. Just blend the cottage cheese with eggs, add the flour and a pinch of instant yeast, and in a few minutes, the dough is ready to be portioned, topped, and baked.
You can personalize them as you like: the basic version with tomato, mozzarella, and olives is delicious, but you can indulge with ingredients like ham, speck, grilled vegetables, mushrooms, or tuna. Perfect to prepare even at the last minute, they can be enjoyed hot or warm and keep well for the next day.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Creative
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Making Cottage Cheese Mini Pizzas
- 10.5 oz cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1.75 oz oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp instant yeast for savory preparations
- 1 pinch salt
- 10.5 oz tomato puree
- 7 oz pizza mozzarella
- 1.75 oz green olives (pitted)
- dried oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools for Making Cottage Cheese Mini Pizzas
- Bowl
- Hand Blender
- Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Spoon
- Oven
How to Make Cottage Cheese Mini Pizzas
In a large bowl, pour the cottage cheese and add the eggs.
Blend with a hand blender until obtaining a homogeneous cream.
Add the flour, yeast, and a pinch of salt. Mix with a spatula until obtaining a compact and workable dough.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and, using a spoon, form about 8-10 mini pizzas.
Top them with tomato puree, salt, oregano, some sliced olives, and a handful of grated mozzarella.
Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for 20 minutes, until they are well browned and the mozzarella is melted.
Remove from the oven and enjoy them hot or warm!
Storage
Cottage cheese mini pizzas can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container. You can also briefly reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
Variations
Vegetarian mini pizzas: add grilled zucchini, eggplant, or peppers.
With cold cuts: cooked ham, speck, or salami for a more indulgent touch.
Gluten-free: replace the flour with rice flour or buckwheat flour.
Alternative cheese: try smoked scamorza or provolone for a stronger taste.
Tips
Don’t overdo the toppings to avoid making the mini pizzas too moist.
If you want a crunchier base, you can bake the mini pizzas for 5 minutes without toppings, then add them and complete the cooking.
You can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the fridge for a few hours covered with plastic wrap.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use light cottage cheese?
Yes, light cottage cheese works perfectly and will still be delicious.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze them after cooking. Just reheat them in the oven or a pan.
Are they suitable as a lunch to bring to work?
Absolutely yes, they are excellent even cold or slightly reheated.
