Irresistible 20g Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake
A low-carb comfort food with pizza flavors, made with cottage cheese and topped with pepperoni. Perfect for a healthy pizza night alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat for best flavor)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 20–25 slices of pepperoni
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9” pie dish or baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Evenly layer pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Sprinkle with dried parsley for garnish.
Notes
- Use almond flour for a low-carb version.
- Full-fat cottage cheese enhances flavor.
- Great for meal prep or easy lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-bake-recipe/