Skip ordering the same ol’ pizza on game day and make this delicious Whipped Cottage Cheese Pizza Dip! This great appetizer is such a fun and delicious way to enjoy your favorite pizza flavors but in cheesy pizza dip form that packs 20g of protein per serving.
We love the cottage cheese pizza bowls trend, especially as a single-serve recipe, but wanted to up the anty and make a larger batch pizza dip that serves a crowd (ahem, game day!), and obviously the base NEEDED to be cottage cheese. Blend that right up with parmesan and garlic, top with sausage-filled marinara, more cheese and pepperoni, and get dipping!
We’ve become known for using whipped cottage cheese for both sweet and savory recipes here on Fit Foodie Finds, and we’re huge fans because not only is it high in protein, but it actually makes a lot of food taste better (ie: Protein Mac and Cheese and Cottage Cheese Protein Mousse). We love it’s rich texture and mild taste and it’s the perfect high-protein addition to pretty much anything — and this pizza dip is no different!
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Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil has become fragrant, add the Italian sausage and cook for 5-8 minutes or until it is cooked through completely. Add the spaghetti sauce and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Place the cottage cheese, parmesan and garlic into a high-speed blender, and mix until combined.
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Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to the baking dish. Spread the Italian sausage sauce over the cottage cheese and then top with the mozzarella cheese. Lay the pepperoni on top of the mozzarella.
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Bake uncovered in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling.
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Remove from the oven and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before serving with focaccia bread.
Calories: 388 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 20 g, Fat: 31 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 4 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Pizza Topping Ideas
What’s your favorite variety of pizza? This pizza dip can be customized to pretty much anything your heart desires. We’ve made this pizza dip as written, as well as with the following toppings:
- canadian bacon and pineapple
- olives, green peppers, and onions
- mozzarella, basil and sliced tomatoes
What to Dip In Pizza Dip
We love serving this whipped cottage cheese pizza dip with slices of focaccia bread, but any of the following would also be delish:
- crostini
- crackers
- garlic bread
- sliced veggies
To store any leftover pizza dip, simply place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to reheat, simply place it in the oven or microwave until warmed through. We like to finish ours under the broiler for extra bubbly goodness.
