Want a protein packed, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that’s indulgent but still keeps your macros in check? This High Protein Pizza Dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfectly portioned in a 10 inch cast-iron skillet. Topped with mini pepperonis, it hits all the pizza vibes without loading on excess calories. Perfect for game day, movie night, or a fun weeknight snack!
Why You’ll Love It
- High protein: Greek yogurt + cottage cheese + mozzarella for a protein boost
- Easy prep: Mix, layer, and bake in one skillet
- Crowd-friendly: Gooey, melty, and full of flavor
- Customizable: Add your favorite pizza toppings; veggies, chicken, or turkey pepperoni
Tips & Variations
- Swap mini pepperonis for turkey pepperoni, cooked chicken sausage, or sautéed veggies
- For extra protein, add shredded rotisserie chicken under the cheese layer
- Serve in individual ramekins for a fun party presentation
High Protein Pizza Dip
Yield:
6-8
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of basil + oregano)
- Mini pepperonis (or your favorite toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, blend the cottage cheese until smooth for a creamy base. Mix in Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until fully combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (or lightly greased small baking dish. Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and mini pepperonis.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden. Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning on top.
- Serve warm with high-protein pita chips, bell pepper slices, or tortilla wedges. Enjoy!
