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Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake

Satisfying Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake for Cozy Family Dinners

This Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake is a comforting dish filled with classic pizza flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese or silken tofu for a dairy-free option
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese part-skim mozzarella for a lighter version
  • 1 cup pasta sauce marinara or pizza sauce, opt for low-sodium options
  • 3 large eggs room temperature for optimal mixing
For Customization
  • 1 cup mixed pizza toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh oregano for a bolder taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic for more flavor

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, half of the mozzarella, oregano, and garlic powder until creamy.
  3. Spoon half of the pasta sauce into the baking dish, layer half of the cottage cheese mixture, and add chosen pizza toppings.
  4. Repeat layering with remaining sauce and cottage cheese mixture, pressing down slightly.
  5. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Cool for 5-10 minutes, slice into portions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite pizza toppings, but don’t overload to maintain texture.

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