Description
This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious, protein-packed, and low-carb casserole that combines creamy cottage cheese, melted mozzarella, and savory turkey pepperoni for a flavorful twist on classic pizza. Perfect for a quick dinner or breakfast, it’s easy to prepare and serves as a hearty meal paired best 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
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- 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 the base for the bake.
- Add cheeses and seasonings: Stir in the shredded mozzarella, most of the mini turkey pepperoni slices (reserve some for topping), grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Assemble the bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Arrange the remaining turkey pepperoni slices on top as a flavorful garnish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bake is set, the cheese is golden and bubbly, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes to set further before slicing. Serve warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping to amplify the pizza flavors.
Notes
- Use low-fat cottage cheese to reduce the fat content if desired.
- Substitute turkey pepperoni with regular pepperoni or other favorite pizza toppings like olives or bell peppers.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- Serving with a fresh salad complements the richness of the bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese bake, low carb casserole, turkey pepperoni bake, pizza style casserole, high protein dinner
