Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
A delicious and healthy Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake that combines creamy cottage cheese with flavorful mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, and Italian seasonings. This baked dish is perfect for a high-protein, low-carb meal that’s easy to prepare and satisfying.
- Author: Bella
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Toppings & Seasonings
- 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking for your cottage cheese mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly blended into a smooth mixture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking, then pour the cheese mixture evenly into the dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Add Pepperoni: Evenly distribute the mini turkey pepperoni slices on top of the cheese mixture to bring that authentic pizza flavor.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bake is set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm as a nutritious and satisfying meal or snack.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese to reduce calories if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes on top before baking.
- This bake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute turkey pepperoni with sliced olives or sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
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