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Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious, protein-packed dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with mozzarella, parmesan, and mini turkey pepperoni for a tasty, low-carb bake. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or light dinner, it’s easy to prepare and offers the comforting flavors of pizza in a wholesome, baked casserole form.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bake after cooking.
  2. Mix Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined, which will form the base for the bake.
  3. Add Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded mozzarella, most of the mini turkey pepperoni slices (reserve some to top later), grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
  4. Fill Baking Dish: Pour the prepared mixture evenly into the greased baking dish. Smooth the top if needed.
  5. Top with Remaining Pepperoni: Sprinkle the remaining mini turkey pepperoni slices on top of the mixture to add a visually appealing finish and extra flavor.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is fully set, the cheese is bubbly, and the top turns golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bake to cool for a few minutes to set further. Slice into portions and serve, optionally with marinara sauce on the side for dipping to enhance the pizza flavor experience.

Notes

  • You can substitute mini turkey pepperoni with beef or regular pepperoni depending on preference.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add vegetables like diced bell peppers or mushrooms.
  • This bake can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving.
  • Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese based on dietary needs.
  • Leftover bake stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cottage cheese bake, pizza style bake, low carb breakfast, healthy pizza bake, turkey pepperoni casserole

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