Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake: High-Protein Casserole
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Servings
4
Try this Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake as a lower-calorie option to regular pizza. The Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake has a creamy, flavorful texture. It is an option for a weeknight dinner that the whole family is likely to enjoy. The Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake is a high-protein, low-carb casserole suitable for those following a ketogenic diet or others who want to avoid pizza crust.
Ingredients
- •24 oz full-fat cottage cheese (about 3 cups)
- •2 large eggs (acts as a binder)
- •1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •½ tsp onion powder
- •1 cup marinara sauce (use no-sugar-added for keto)
- •2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded melts best)
- •½ cup pepperoni slices (or your favorite pizza toppings)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- 4
Bake the cottage cheese base for 20 minutes until it's set.
- 5
Remove from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce over the base.
- 6
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
- 7
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 8
Let the bake rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
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