Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe
This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious, protein-packed dish that combines creamy cottage cheese, melted mozzarella, and savory turkey pepperoni with Italian seasonings. Perfect as a low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, it’s easy to prepare and bakes into a golden, bubbly casserole ideal for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy base.
- Add Cheeses and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded mozzarella, most of the mini turkey pepperoni slices (reserving some for topping), grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top. Evenly distribute the remaining pepperoni slices on top for a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is set completely and the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm, ideally accompanied by marinara sauce for dipping to enhance its pizza-inspired flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey pepperoni with regular pepperoni or omit it for a vegetarian option.
- For a crispier top, broil the bake for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese to reduce calories and fat content if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese bake, pizza bake, turkey pepperoni bake, low carb pizza, Italian casserole
