Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow it to fully heat before baking the pizza bowls evenly and properly.

Lightly grease the baking dish with olive oil. This prevents sticking and helps create crispy cheesy edges while baking.

Spread cottage cheese evenly inside the baking dish. This creates the creamy and protein-rich base for the pizza bowl.

Spoon pizza sauce over the cottage cheese carefully. Spread evenly so every bite has delicious pizza flavor throughout.

Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper over the sauce. These spices give classic homemade pizza taste beautifully.

Scatter chopped bell peppers and sliced mushrooms evenly across the bowl. Vegetables add freshness, texture and delicious flavor balance.

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the toppings. The melted cheese creates rich flavor and stretchy pizza texture later.

Place pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese. The pepperoni becomes crispy and flavorful during baking time beautifully.

Place the baking dish into the oven. Bake for about fifteen minutes until bubbly, melted, and lightly golden on top.

Turn on broiler for one minute if desired. This creates crispy pepperoni edges and golden melted cheese topping beautifully.

Remove the pizza bowl carefully from the oven. Let it cool for two minutes before serving hot and fresh.

Top with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy warm for the best cheesy and comforting pizza flavor experience at home.