These Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites have a soft, cheesy center with lightly crisp golden edges and classic pizza flavor. We prepare these pizza bites with cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, low-carb pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and parsley. These pizza bites contain approximately 95 calories and 1.8 g of total carbs per bite. They take almost 30 minutes to prepare. These Keto Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites are excellent for keto snacks, appetizers, lunchboxes, parties, family gatherings, light meals, and quick grab-and-go snacks. You can serve these pizza bites with Keto Marinara Sauce, Ranch Dip, Garlic Parmesan Dip, Roasted Broccoli, Garlic Zucchini, Cucumber Salad, or Cauliflower Tabbouleh.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Light Meal
- No. of Calories: 95 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian, American
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 3 pizza bites
- Cooking Mode: Oven
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Mini muffin pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
- Cooking spray
INGREDIENTS:
KETO PIZZA BITES:
- Cottage cheese, 1 cup
- Mozzarella, one cup
- Parmesan cheese, half a cup
- One egg
- Pizza sauce, 1/4 cup
- Pepperoni slices, 12, chopped
- Italian seasoning, half a tsp.
- Garlic powder, one-fourth tsp.
- One-fourth tsp. onion powder
- Paprika, one-fourth tsp.
- Black pepper, 1/8 tsp.
- Parsley, 1 tbsp.
- Mozzarella, 1/4 cup
- Olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- We utilize full-fat cottage cheese because it provides creaminess and protein while keeping the pizza bites low in carbohydrates. You can replace it with ricotta cheese.
MOZZARELLA:
- Mozzarella provides a rich, stretchy, cheesy texture. You can use provolone or cheddar as an alternative.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan adds a salty, savory flavor and helps the bites become golden. Romano cheese can be used instead.
EGG:
- The egg provides the pizza bites a solid texture and aids in binding the contents. Use a suitable keto egg substitute if needed.
PIZZA SAUCE:
- We use pizza sauce to keep the recipe keto-friendly. You can use homemade tomato sauce with oregano and garlic.
PEPPERONI:
- Pepperoni gives these bites their traditional pizza flavor.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning provides an aromatic pizza flavor. You can use oregano, basil, thyme, or rosemary separately.
PARSLEY:
- Fresh parsley adds freshness and color. We could utilize dried parsley or fresh basil as a different choice.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 375° Fahrenheit and coat a mini muffin pan.
- Stir the pepperoni, cottage cheese, seasonings, mozzarella, egg, and Parmesan.
- Pour the muffin cups about third-fourth full.
- Include a little pizza sauce and garnish the surface with mozzarella.
- Bake for only twenty-two minutes.
- Cool for about five minutes, bring out, and serve hot.
TIPS:
- Strain out the extra liquid from the cottage cheese to avoid watery pizza bites.
- Avoid including a lot of pizza sauce, as additional moisture will make the bites softer.
- Coat the muffin pan properly so the bites will be removed easily.
- We finely cut the any veggies and pepperoni to get an even texture.
- You could include bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, or olives for additional flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Greek Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Arugula Parmesan Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Garlic Zucchini
- Creamed Spinach
- Buttered Green Beans
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Keto Marinara Sauce
- Ranch Dip
- Garlic Aioli
- Garlic Parmesan Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip
SIDES:
- Cauliflower Tabbouleh
- Keto Coleslaw
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Brussels Sprouts
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled pizza bites in a sealed box and refrigerate for a maximum of 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store completely cooled pizza bites for almost 2 months.
FAQs:
Could we use ricotta as a different choice for cottage cheese?
- Yes, you may use ricotta rather than cottage cheese, however the texture will be a little different.
May we prepare these pizza bites without pepperoni?
- Yes, you can swap the pepperoni with additional cheese, cooked sausage, olives, ground beef, mushrooms, or ham.
Will we prepare these pizza bites earlier?
- Yes, you can bake them beforehand, chill them, and warm them when ready to serve.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 95 kcal
Sodium: 250 mg
Net Carbs: 1.5 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Sugar: 0.8 g
Fats: 6.5 g
Proteins: 7.2 g
Portion Size: 1 pizza bite
Total Carbs: 1.8 g