Description
Craving a quick dinner that delivers all the flavors of pizza without the hassle of dough? This Easy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake is the perfect comfort dish—cheesy, hearty, and packed with protein. It’s an easy recipe ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you need fresh dinner ideas that are both satisfying and simple.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
3. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Layer pizza sauce evenly over the top.
6. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
7. Arrange pepperoni slices evenly across the top.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese to avoid a watery texture.
Let the bake rest before cutting to help it set properly.
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: easy dinner, pizza bake, cottage cheese recipe, low carb dinner, quick meal, comfort food