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Pizza-Style Cottage Cheese Bake

Delicious Pizza-Style Cottage Cheese Bake That's Guilt-Free

This Pizza-Style Cottage Cheese Bake combines classic flavors with a healthy twist, packing in protein and delivering satisfaction.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups cottage cheese low-fat recommended
  • 3 large eggs acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or minced fresh garlic
For the Saucy Layer
  • 1 cup marinara sauce low-sugar version preferred
For the Top
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella can swap for cheddar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for vegan
For Toppings
  • 1 cup pepperoni or turkey pepperoni or substitute with olives/s sausage
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables like bell peppers and mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh oregano
  • to taste red pepper flakes for optional spice

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
  2. Combine 2 cups of cottage cheese, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir until creamy and spread it evenly in the baking dish.
  3. Spoon 1 cup of marinara sauce over the cottage cheese mixture and spread it out evenly.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan over the saucy layer.
  5. Distribute 1 cup of pepperoni slices and 1 cup of chopped, pre-cooked vegetables across the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are golden brown and bubbling.
  7. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving, and consider garnishing with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Customize toppings based on preferences and dietary restrictions. Allow resting time for ease in slicing.

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