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A slice of Pizza-Style Cottage Cheese Bake with pepperoni on top, showing a fluffy interior.

Pizza-Style Cottage Cheese Bake

This Easy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake gives you all the cheesy, pepperoni-pizza flavor in a high-protein, low-carb format. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this creamy, crustless pizza-style casserole is comforting, simple to make, and customizable to your cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For the Topping
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce
  • 15–20 slices pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional
  • 1/4 cup ricotta or cream cheese in dollops

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and ½ cup mozzarella.
  3. Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread evenly.
  4. Spoon and lightly swirl pizza sauce over the top.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Top with pepperoni slices and optional ricotta dollops.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 670mgSugar: 2g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace pepperoni with sautéed veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers. Full-fat or 2% cottage cheese yields the best texture; avoid fat-free types. Let the bake cool slightly before slicing to ensure clean portions.

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