Cheesy Pizza Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1/4 cup pizza sauce
02 - 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (your choice of fat level)

→ Cheese & Toppings

03 - 4 tablespoons Parmesan (grated)
04 - Pepperoni (if you'd like)
05 - 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (any fat level works here)

→ Seasonings

06 - 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian herbs mix

# Instructions:

01 - If you'd like, drain the cottage cheese first. Stir together the cottage cheese, Italian herbs, garlic powder, Parmesan, and pizza sauce. Want it silky? Blend until creamy.
02 - Use a 16-ounce dish and add the mix. Stir in half of the mozzarella, layer on the rest, and top with pepperoni if desired.
03 - Oven: Heat at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes; once cheese melts, broil for extra crispiness (optional). Air Fryer: Set to 350°F and cook for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Warm it for a minute, stir, add toppings, then heat one more minute.

# Notes:

01 - To cut back, halve the mix for under 250 calories per serving.
02 - Lower salt versions of ingredients can make this healthier.
03 - Using fat free cottage cheese gives 495 calories, while full fat brings it up to 631.