Description
This Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake is a comforting, protein-rich meal that tastes like comfort food but supports healthy eating goals. It’s flavorful, easy to make, and full of cheesy goodness, all while being low in carbs, gluten-free, and high in protein. It combines the beloved taste of pizza with the creamy texture of cottage cheese for a satisfying, oven-baked dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce (sugar-free if preferred)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onions (optional)
- Extra shredded mozzarella, for topping
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and pour into the dish.
- Spread pizza sauce over the mixture, then top with mozzarella cheese and optional toppings like bell peppers, olives, or onions.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is bubbly and the center is set.
- Cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
- Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture if desired.
- Use room temperature eggs for even baking.
- Avoid overbaking—the center should just be set.
- Drain watery cottage cheese to prevent a runny texture.
- Double the recipe for meal prep or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, High-Protein, Healthy Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg