Pizza-Style Cottage Cheese Bake
A comforting and nutritious bake combining the flavors of pizza with high-protein cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced pepperoni
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked pasta or cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and marinara sauce; add cooked pasta or cauliflower rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then mix thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be customized by swapping pepperoni for other toppings or adjusting the cheese for a healthier version. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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