Protein-Packed Gluten-Free Pizza Bites
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These pizza bites are cheesy, garlicky, and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese and eggs. They're naturally gluten-free thanks to tapioca flour and bake up golden and puffed—perfect for snacking, meal prep, or party appetizers.
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ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cottage cheese (regular or lactose-free; I like @good_culture)
- 3 large eggs
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (plus 2 oounces more for topping)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon tapioca flour/starch
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade), divided
- 2 - 3 ounces pepperoni (optional, or use your favorite topping like candied jalapeños)
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the garlic butter to a blender. Use the rest to generously grease each well of a mini or regular muffin tin (avoid using a jumbo tin—these won’t set well).
Step 3
To the blender, add cottage cheese, eggs, 4 oz (about 1 cup) mozzarella, salt, and tapioca flour. Carefully pour the tapioca flour close to the surface to avoid a powder cloud. Blend on high for 1 minute, or until very smooth. (Use a food processor if needed.)
Step 4
Pour the batter into muffin wells, filling each about halfway. Spoon 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce into the center of each, then top with a few slices of pepperoni and a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella (about 1 tablespoon per bite).
Step 5
Bake for 20–30 minutes, until puffed and deep golden brown. Avoid underbaking, or the bites may collapse as they cool.
Step 6
Warm remaining pizza sauce for dipping and serve alongside the bites.