Description
This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a protein-packed, low-carb dish that brings all the flavors of pizza into a cheesy, comforting casserole. Easy to whip up and perfect for meal prep or a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish (about 8×8 inches).
- Mix base: In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Add flavors: Stir in mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Bake: Pour mixture into prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Cool & serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm, as is, or with a side salad.
Notes
- Swap turkey pepperoni with regular pepperoni, cooked sausage, or veggies for variety.
- For extra pizza flavor, drizzle with marinara sauce before serving.
- Makes a great meal prep option—store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be customized with different toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of bake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: pizza bake, cottage cheese casserole, low carb pizza, high protein dinner, gluten free pizza