Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake
This comforting and cheesy casserole is packed with protein and tastes just like pizza without the dough, making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese Use full-fat for richer flavor; low-fat works if preferred.
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Fresh shredded melts best; pre-shredded may not melt as well.
- 1/2 cup mini turkey beef pepperoni slices Reserve a few for the top.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the cottage cheese and eggs together until fairly smooth and homogeneous.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella, most of the mini turkey beef pepperoni (save a few slices for the top), grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Arrange the reserved beef pepperoni slices on top for a pretty finish.
Baking
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is bubbly and golden.
- Let the bake cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with a side of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
This bake is great as leftovers and reheats well. To enjoy it differently, serve it with marinara dipping sauce and a sprinkling of extra Parmesan or alongside a crisp side salad. It can also be frozen for later enjoyment.