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Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe

Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe

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4.9 from 16 reviews
  • Author: Victor
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious, protein-packed dinner that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Combining creamy cottage cheese, eggs, and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with flavorful turkey pepperoni and Italian seasonings, this bake offers a healthy twist on classic pizza flavors. Perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal, it’s great served warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base for the bake.
  3. Add Cheeses and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded mozzarella, most of the mini turkey pepperoni (reserve some for topping), parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all flavors.
  4. Assemble Bake: Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the reserved turkey pepperoni slices on top to add a burst of flavor and an appealing look.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bake is fully set in the center and the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the pizza flavors.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace turkey pepperoni with sliced vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
  • You can use regular pepperoni if turkey pepperoni is unavailable, but watch for increased sodium and fat content.
  • This bake can be refrigerated and served cold or reheated for leftovers.
  • Add fresh basil or oregano as a garnish for extra flavor and color.
  • To keep it lower in fat, use part-skim cheeses and low-fat cottage cheese.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

Keywords: cottage cheese bake, protein-packed dinner, turkey pepperoni bake, low carb pizza bake, easy dinner recipe

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