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Hearty Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake

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A quick and easy meal that combines the flavors of pizza with healthy ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Low-fat cottage cheese (Can substitute with ricotta)
  • 2 large Eggs (Flaxseed meal can be used as a vegan substitute)
  • 1 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese (Can replace with full-fat mozzarella)
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Nutritional yeast can be used for a vegan alternative)
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce (Homemade sauce can reduce sodium content)
  • 1 cup Turkey pepperoni (Can swap with regular pepperoni or a vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup Chopped bell peppers (Mix with other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach)
  • 1/2 cup Chopped black olives (Can substitute with green olives)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs (Fresh herbs like basil can be substituted)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (Use fresh minced garlic for more intensity)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, pizza sauce, turkey pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is combined well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
  4. Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Great for meal prepping; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg