Mini Margherita Cottage Cheese Pizzettas
Mini Margherita Cottage Cheese Pizzettas offer a deliciously healthy twist on traditional pizza. These bite-sized delights combine creamy cottage cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil on a crispy base, making them the perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. Quick to prepare and customizable, these pizzettas are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings in a guilt-free way.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (8 pizzettas) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick. Cut into small circles and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spoon generous dollops of cottage cheese onto each mini dough circle, spreading evenly.
- Lay tomato slices on top of the cottage cheese, sprinkling with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over each pizzetta.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pizzettas (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg