Description
Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a cheesy, high-protein easy dinner with all the cozy flavor of pepperoni pizza in a simple low-carb bake. This quick lunch, healthy snack, meal prep idea, and easy recipe is creamy in the center, golden on top, and perfect for anyone looking for simple food ideas, dinner ideas, or protein-packed comfort food.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together cottage cheese, eggs, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Gently swirl in the pizza sauce or marinara.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Top with the remaining mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and crushed red pepper flakes.
6. Bake for 28 to 35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
7. Let it rest for 8 to 10 minutes before slicing.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
Drain watery cottage cheese before mixing so the bake sets better.
Let the bake rest before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake, cottage cheese bake, easy dinner, quick lunch, healthy snack, low-carb pizza bake, high-protein dinner