Cottage Cheese Pizza Bagels
These high-protein pizza bagels are crispy on the outside, cheesy in the center, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- 4 cottage cheese bagels sliced in half (8 halves total)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
- ½ - 1 cup blended cottage cheese mixed into mozzarella
- ½ - 1 cup cooked shredded chicken optional
- Turkey pepperoni optional
- Crumbled chicken sausage optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
- Place cut side up and toast for 4–5 minutes until just lightly golden.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons marinara on each bagel half (Don’t over-sauce — too much will soften the base).
- Top each half with: About ¼–⅓ cup mozzarella, 1 tablespoon parmesan, Sprinkle of Italian seasoning and garlic powder, If adding extra protein, mix blended cottage cheese into the mozzarella before topping.
- to oven and bake 8–10 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly (Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for golden, slightly crispy tops).
- Let cool for 3–5 minutes before serving — the cheese sets slightly and slices cleanly.