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Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake

Delicious Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake for Busy Weeknights

Enjoy a lighter, healthier take on pizza with this Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake, packed with protein and low in carbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese substitute with ricotta for a smoother texture
  • 2 large Eggs beaten until smooth
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese substitute with fontina or cheddar if desired
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mini Turkey Pepperoni swap for regular pepperoni or chopped vegetables
  • 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can be omitted if unavailable
Seasoning and Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning use fresh herbs for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder consider using fresh garlic to taste
  • to taste Salt adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine the mozzarella, most of the pepperoni, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the cottage cheese mixture. Stir well until blended.
  4. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Top it off with the remaining pepperoni.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  6. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh but stores well in airtight containers for quick meals later.

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