Mini Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites Recipe
These Mini Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites are a delightful and healthy snack, combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the classic flavors of pizza. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a kid-friendly treat, these bite-sized pizzas are easy to prepare and bake in mini molds for a fun, customizable snack.
- Author: Mick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pizza bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Prepare the base mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. Mix thoroughly until you have a smooth, uniform batter that will hold together when baked.
- Fill the mini molds: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease mini muffin molds or silicone mini molds and spoon the cottage cheese batter evenly into each mold, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake the base: Place the molds on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Add toppings: Remove the baked bites from the oven and spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each bite. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Final bake: Return the molds to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the mini pizza bites cool slightly before removing them from the molds. Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter option.
- You can customize toppings with your favorite pizza additions such as pepperoni, olives, or diced veggies.
- Ensure molds are well greased to prevent sticking.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
Keywords: mini pizza bites, cottage cheese pizza, healthy pizza snacks, baked pizza bites, pizza appetizers