Description
This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake combines high-protein cottage cheese with classic pizza toppings for a comforting, low-carb meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or diced regular pepperoni
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, and half of the mozzarella until well combined.
- 3. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 5. Top with pizza sauce, remaining mozzarella, pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives.
- 6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly golden.
- 7. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings, add mushrooms, onions, or even cooked sausage.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the pepperoni and load up on veggies.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: pizza cottage cheese bake, high protein casserole, low carb dinner