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[Tamela Vandonsel]

CottageCheese Pizza Bowls are a TikTok viral food trend! I believe they were originally created and shared by the creator Tonya from @takingmylifebackat42. Since then I have seen them absolutely everywhere!

The bowls are essentially cottage cheese mixed with a bunch of pizza toppings and heated until melty, cheesy, and wonderfully delicious. It is a low carb, high protein way for those trying to lose weight or just introduce more balanced meals into their diet to enjoy pizza night too!

My version of the pizza inspired cottage cheese bowl comes to about 350 calories and 30 grams of protein. Which is the perfect makeup of a healthy and satisfying lunch for me. Which also happens. to taste like my favorite food, pizza. Gotta love it!

These low carb pizza bowls are made with only a handful of simple ingredients! Cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings come together to make a quick and easy high protein meal.

Step 1: Prepare pizza cottage cheese bowl. Add the cottage cheese, marinara sauce or pizza sauce, chopped bell pepper, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to a small mixing bowl. I like to chop up almost all the pepperoni and mix in here, besides about 5 slices to put on top. Season the cottage cheese mixture with salt and black pepper.

This pizza bowl with cottage cheese recipe is sort of the bare bones version if you will! While it is absolutely delicious as is, there are a few variations and/or additions you could make to spruce it up even further if you have the time.

Add your favorite toppings! I kept things super simple with pepperoni and green peppers, but feel free to add in any and all of your favorite toppings. Check out the section Pizza Bowl Variations above for all of my ideas.

Bake then broil the pizza bowl! You can prepare this low carb bowl in the microwave, in fact that it is how the original version is prepared. But I really think using the oven creates a much more delicious result! The cheese melts and bubbles beautifully this way.

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So easy to put together! I can prepare this in the morning and bring with me for a quick lunch at work, since there is a microwave in the staff lounge. A great alternative for the NSNF way of eating when everyone else is having pizza at work or at home

Loving this TikTok favorite? Check out some more social media food sensations next, Marry Me Pasta with Chicken or Big Mac Smashed Tacos! Or another popular sandwich, Joe & The Juice Tunacado Copycat.

I am an avid social media user and have been seeing this epic grinder salad sandwich all over TikTok recently! I love a good Italian sub and it looked so incredibly tasty that I simply had to make my own version.

But the real element that sets this submarine sandwich apart from all others is the grinder salad! It is a coleslaw like creamy salad made from shredded crunchy lettuce, jarred banana peppers, and sliced red onion. The addition gives this sandwich a perfect tangy and zesty flavor!

Step 1: Start by preparing the grinder salad. Add the mayo, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Then add the lettuce, red onions, and banana peppers. Combine thoroughly.

Step 2: Next assemble the sandwiches. Divide the salami, pepperoni, and turkey among the rolls. Add the cheese slices on top of the meats. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the meat is crisped up.

Step 3: Remove the subs from the oven. Add the tomato slices on top of the baked deli meats and cheese. Season with salt & pepper. Add a generous amount of the grinder salad to each sub. Lastly, top with parmesan cheese.

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These thick, fudgy homemade cosmic brownies are 10x better than storebought and went TikTok viral with over 13 million views! Topped with a creamy homemade chocolate ganache (made without heavy cream!) and rainbow chip sprinkles, these brownies are truly out-of-this-world delicious.

Love this copycat recipe for Cosmic Brownies & craving more? I'm working on a new series of Little Debbie recipes, but in the meantime check out my Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies and quick Homemade Star Crunch recipe that you can make in the microwave!

Heavy Cream vs. Milk: I debated between using heavy cream or milk for this ganache but since I rarely have heavy cream in my fridge...I figured most of you don't either! So I opted for ease & simplicity and developed this recipe using milk and butter instead (the butter replaces the fat from the heavy cream!). The result is a smooth, creamy frosting that is so delicious and soft.

Chill To Firm Ganache: Because we're not making a traditional ganache with heavy cream, the frosting won't totally harden at room temperature so it's important to chill the finished brownies. After spreading the frosting on the brownies, refrigerate for 1-2 hours for the frosting to set (do this before cutting, if you're trying to get clean edges!). The ganache will start to soften at room temperature, so I recommend storing them in the refrigerator to keep it firm.

Differences In Chocolate Chip Brands: We also found that the brand of semi-sweet chocolate chip you use will impact how firm the ganache sets up in the fridge. We tested this ganache using 4 different common semi-sweet chocolate chip brands. Nestle Toll House was #1 in producing the firmest ganache, Ghiradelli #2, Hershey's #3, Costco brand #4. All are comparable taste-wise (I like the flavor of Ghiradelli the best!) but they all do firm up a bit differently.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Follow the instructions in the recipe card below to make the brownie batter, carefully reading each step (take note that you will be melting the butter and sugars together at first!).

Spray a light-colored metal 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray, then press on a piece of parchment paper to cover the bottom and long sides to create a "parchment sling". This will help you lift the brownies out of the pan so that you can cut them nicely. Spread brownie batter into the prepared pan until smooth.

Note: baking these in glass or dark metal pans may cause them to overbake and become bitter. If that's the only pan you have, lining with parchment on all sides becomes more crucial. You will also likely need to bake them for less time to prevent overbaking.

Bake for 24-26 minutes and let them cool completely before adding any glaze or frosting. After the pan is no longer hot to the touch, you can also speed up the cooling process by placing the pan in the fridge. In the meantime, move to step 4 to make the chocolate ganache!

Tip: Be careful not to overbake the chocolate brownies! Check to make sure they are done by inserting a toothpick into the middle or gently shaking the pan to ensure the center is not jiggly. If the toothpick comes out clean, then they are finished baking. If you bake them too long, they won't have the irresistible fudgy texture you want.

While the brownies are cooling, prepare the easy chocolate ganache! In a medium-sized bowl, place chocolate chips and chopped butter. In a separate medium-sized bowl or large liquid measuring cup, heat milk in the microwave for 2 minutes (it's important that your measuring cup or bowl is at least 3x taller than the milk line, as it will expand when it's heating and can easily overflow). You can also heat this on the stove; remove once it begins to steam.

Use a hot pad to carefully remove milk from the microwave and pour over the chocolate chips and butter (do not stir yet!). Allow to sit on the counter for about 3 minutes, then stir until smooth and creamy. It may take a few minutes for it to come together; it often looks separated at first. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before pouring over cooled brownies.

Once brownies are cooled, give the ganache a quick stir then spread over the brownies. Immediately top with rainbow chip sprinkles (or any other sprinkles you have!). Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours to help the frosting harden (you can speed this up by putting in the freezer!).

Tip: As I said earlier in this post, this frosting is made without heavy cream so it's not going to totally harden at room temperature. This is why I recommend storing the brownies in the fridge after frosting.

If you want really clean edges & slices, you will need to refrigerate the frosted brownies for at least 2 hours for the frosting to set. Or freeze for an hour. It's best to cut these straight from the fridge or freezer, as that is when you'll get the cleanest slice.

In order for the brownies to last the longest (and keep their amazing taste & texture), I suggest you store them in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If you want the frosting to stay hardened, store them in the refrigerator. If stored properly, they'll stay good for 4-5 days.

They sure can! The fudgy texture & soft frosting actually makes these so good out of the freezer (they're not rock hard!). If you want to keep the frosting looking nice, freeze the brownies (unwrapped and uncovered) for 1-2 hours then transfer them to an airtight container. This will allow the frosting to freeze so that it doesn't smudge when you store them.

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