Description
This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious twist on traditional pizza, combining the creamy goodness of cottage cheese with the flavors of mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasonings. Baked to perfection, this dish is a satisfying and comforting meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
Cheese Blend:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Additional:
- 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Combine: In a large bowl, whisk the cottage cheese and eggs together until smooth.
- Mix In: Stir in the mozzarella cheese, most of the mini turkey pepperoni (reserve some for topping), parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the reserved pepperoni slices.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and bubbly. The cheese should be golden.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings such as bell peppers, onions, or olives.
- Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese to prevent a watery bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake, Cottage Cheese Pizza, Baked Cottage Cheese Dish
