Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake

Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake

This cheesy, savory pizza-style cottage cheese bake is loaded with protein, low in carbs, and ready in just 45 minutes. A perfect comfort food dinner for busy nights that brings all the flavor of classic pepperoni pizza into a creamy, oven-baked dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian-American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cup cottage cheese Full-fat preferred
3 large eggs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Freshly shredded melts best
0.5 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices Reserve some for topping
0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
0.5 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch salt and pepper To taste

Equipment

9x9-inch baking dish
Large mixing bowl
whisk
Spatula

Method

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cottage cheese and eggs together until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the shredded mozzarella, most of the turkey pepperoni (reserve about a third for topping), parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Scatter the reserved pepperoni slices over the top.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is fully set and the cheese on top is bubbly and golden.
Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Try adding chopped spinach or diced bell peppers for extra nutrients. Use ricotta instead of cottage cheese for a creamier finish. Add sliced olives and mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Freezes well -- wrap individual slices in foil and reheat from frozen at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.