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A slice of Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake with a golden crust, pepperoni, and fresh herbs on a white plate.

Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake

A simple and satisfying pizza-inspired bake featuring cottage cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 16 oz cottage cheese full fat recommended
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
  3. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Spoon the pizza sauce over the cottage cheese layer.
  5. If using, arrange the pepperoni slices over the pizza sauce.
  6. Spread the remaining cottage cheese mixture over the pepperoni and sauce, creating a top layer.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bake is set.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can add other pizza toppings like cooked sausage, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Serve hot.