Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (drained or blended)
- ½ cup low-sugar marinara sauce
- ½ cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste
- 1 egg white optional (for firmer set, extra protein)
- Toppings (choose 2–3): ¼ cup turkey pepperoni, mushrooms, bell pepper, olives, red onion, basil
Equipment
- air fryer for cooking the bowls
- two 8-oz ramekins
- mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula for layering ingredients
- nonstick spray
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray two 8-ounce ramekins with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, stir cottage cheese with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and optional egg white until combined.
- Layer in each ramekin: 2 Tbsp marinara → half the cottage cheese → pinch mozzarella → remaining cottage cheese → remaining marinara.
- Top each with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and chosen toppings.
- Air-fry 8–10 minutes until bubbling and golden. Let rest 2–3 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 1.2mg
Notes
Keep carbs low with sugar-free marinara and non-starchy toppings. For meal prep, assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Internal links: pair with High-Protein Lasagna Soup, Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, and Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip.
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