Description
This Easy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake is a cheesy, high-protein dinner idea packed with classic pizza flavor, creamy cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. It is an easy recipe for busy nights, a quick dinner when you want comfort food without making dough, and one of those simple food ideas that works for meal prep, low-carb dinners, or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
24 slices pepperoni
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Spoon half of the marinara sauce over the mixture, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
5. Add the remaining cottage cheese mixture, then spread the remaining marinara sauce on top.
6. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the bake and arrange pepperoni slices across the top.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if you want a more golden top, watching carefully.
9. Let the bake rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing it with the eggs and seasonings.
Use thick marinara sauce to keep the bake creamy and avoid extra liquid in the dish.
Let the bake rest before serving so it sets properly and scoops cleanly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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