A quick and easy cottage cheese pizza crust that bakes up golden, chewy, and delicious. No yeast required and no wait time! Perfect for weeknight homemade pizza!

mushroom pizza over head shot cut into 6 slices

Let me just start by saying… I did not see this one coming. I’m not one to take on viral food trends but after being late to the game (as always), this one spoke to me so I gave it a shot. And let me tell you, it REALLY delivered.

I know. It sounds a little weird and entirely unnecessary, but this crust is shockingly good. Like, shout it from the rooftops, eat it straight off the pan kind of good. I saw Lindsay from Pinch of Yum rave about it over and over and over again, so I knew I could trust it. Now you can trust me.

It’s so fabulous served on it’s own or even better with a giant pile of homemade Caesar Salad and a side of Grilled Chicken. And you can make both of those while the pizza is in the oven.

slice of mushroom

It’s chewy, crisp and totally holds up to all your favorite toppings. And best of all? You don’t need a mixer, yeast or any patience. Honestly, that is the best part. No wait time involved.

This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is here to make all your lazy pizza dreams come true. At least it did for me. It’s what the Instant Pot is to the Slow Cooker. Didn’t plan ahead? No problem! Let’s make pizza crust in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for the busy home cook like me and you!

You Probably Have All The Ingredients

5 Ingredients for the crust and that’s it!

  • Cottage cheese – blended until smooth (don’t skip this part!)
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Olive oil

So Easy To Make

A bowl of dough on a marble counter
Mix all the ingredients together for the dough and shape into a ball.
flattened cottage cheese pizza dough on parchment paper
Flatten out the dough into a thin circle on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes without toppings.
Remove from the oven and add your toppings.
Finish baking until cheese is bubbly.

Why I Love This (And Why You Will Too)

Because sometimes you want pizza right now. And you don’t want to deal with dough rising or hauling out a food processor or waiting 12-24 hours for the perfect crust.

This is a one-bowl, mix-it-up, press-it-out, get-it-in-the-oven situation. It comes together quickly, easily, and is exactly what weeknight dinners were made for.

Also? That golden, puffed-up, slightly tangy crust with bubbling cheese and crispy edges? It’s giving homemade pizza night a serious upgrade.

A pizza slice with mushrooms and cheese on a table

Make It Your Own

This crust is your blank canvas. Swap marinara for pesto. Add arugula and prosciutto. Go full veggie with sautéed peppers and onions. Wanna keep it kid-friendly? Just cheese and sauce. Everyone wins.

And if mushrooms aren’t your thing? Skip ‘em. Add olives. Or pepperoni. Or pineapple. (You do you.)

Final Thoughts

I know cottage cheese has a reputation. But this recipe? It’s the redemption arc. Make it once and you’ll never look at that tub in your fridge the same way again. Trust.

slice of cottage cheese mushroom pizza on a marble board
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A pizza with mushrooms and cheese on a table

30 Minute Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust (Yes, Really)

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  • Author: Laney Schwartz
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven baked
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Description

A quick and easy cottage cheese pizza crust that bakes up golden, chewy, and delicious. No yeast required and no wait time! Perfect for weeknight homemade pizza!

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended
  • 1 cup all purpose flour 
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil

For the pizza:

  • ¼ –⅓  cup marinara sauce 
  • ½ – ¾  cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Add the blended cottage cheese in a bowl. Mix with the flour, baking powder and salt until a dough starts to come together. The dough will feel kind of shaggy, crumbly and a little sticky. Dump it out onto a clean surface and use your hands to really bring it together. Squish it together and use a little extra flour as needed until it forms a ball. 
  2. Place a sheet of parchment on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Place the dough on the parchment and press into a circle that is about 10-12 inches in diameter. The dough will puff up a bit so I like to really make the dough as thin as possible. 
  3. Brush the top of the crust with olive oil and place in the oven with no toppings for 8-10 minutes on the top rack.
  4. Remove from the oven. Spread with sauce and top with cheese, oregano and mushrooms if using. Bake on that same top rack for another 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  5. Broil for 2-3 minutes to get the crust nice and brown and the cheese super bubbly. Finish with red pepper flakes if desired and enjoy!

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