Description
A delicious and protein-packed pizza-style cottage cheese bake, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Whisk the cottage cheese and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese, most of the mini turkey pepperoni (save some for the top!), parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap cottage cheese and mozzarella with suitable substitutes. Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cottage cheese bake, pizza-style bake, healthy dinner, protein-packed meal, easy recipe