Description
Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a high protein, easy dinner packed with cottage cheese, marinara, mozzarella, and pizza toppings for a cheesy baked meal that is comforting, low carb friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup marinara sauce, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni
1/2 cup diced bell peppers
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
3. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. Spoon the remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce over the top.
5. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly across the surface.
6. Add the pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives, and red onion over the cheese.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is hot and bubbly.
8. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end if you want a more golden top.
9. Let the bake rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
10. Finish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
Do not overbake, or the bake can turn a little dry around the edges.
Add fresh herbs right before serving for the best color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 125mg