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Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe

Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe

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5.2 from 16 reviews
  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious and protein-packed dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with melty mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, and Italian seasonings. Perfect for a comforting dinner or hearty breakfast, this bake offers all the flavors of pizza in a low-carb, high-protein casserole form. Serve it warm with marinara sauce for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

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

Meat and Seasonings

  • 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix cottage cheese and eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the cottage cheese and eggs together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating the base of the bake.
  3. Add cheeses, pepperoni, and seasonings: Stir in the shredded mozzarella, most of the mini turkey pepperoni slices (reserve some for topping), grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
  4. Pour into baking dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking. Top with the remaining pepperoni slices for a decorative and flavorful finish.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is fully set and the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown, indicating it is cooked through and flavorful.
  6. Cool and serve: Let the bake cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven. Slice into portions and serve warm, ideally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the pizza flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute mini turkey pepperoni with vegetarian pepperoni for a vegetarian version.
  • Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese depending on your preference, but full-fat will give a creamier texture.
  • For a spicier version, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the mixture.
  • Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking and ease serving.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal the next day.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe (about 1 cup)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: cottage cheese bake, pizza-style bake, turkey pepperoni casserole, high protein bake, low carb dinner

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