Cottage Cheese: Since this is a recipe for cottage cheese pizza bowls, cottage cheese is a key ingredient in the recipe. However, if you don’t have cottage cheese, you may also use ricotta cheese instead (it is the most similar in texture to cottage cheese).

Marinara Sauce: I like using homemade marinara sauce, but store-bought pizza sauce will work too.

Mozzarella Cheese: Feel free to mix in other types of cheeses such as Parmesan cheese or provolone cheese, along with the mozzarella for added flavor.

Herbs: I used dried thyme, but feel free to use dried oregano or dried basil instead.

Seasonings: I used garlic powder, but you can also use onion powder, black pepper, etc.

Toppings: I like topping these cottage cheese pizza bowls with fresh basil leaves and sliced black olives.

Microwave Method: In two individual microwave-safe bowls, add ½ cup of cottage cheese to each. Microwave each bowl for 1 minute. On top of each cottage cheese base, distribute 1/4 cup of marinara sauce, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, a pinch of garlic powder. Microwave for another 1 minute.

Use Oven-Safe or Microwave-Safe containers: Make sure to use bowls that are made of ceramic or glass, for even and safe cooking.