Description
If you’re craving pizza but want something easier, healthier, and protein-packed, this Easy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake is your perfect solution. With a fluffy cottage cheese and egg base, zesty pizza sauce, bubbling mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, it delivers big pizza flavor in casserole form. Ideal for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, low-carb or keto-friendly meal prep, and comfort food lovers alike. Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy gatherings, or game-day spreads.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20 slices pepperoni
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Non-stick spray for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using.
3. Spread the cottage cheese mixture into the greased dish evenly.
4. Gently spread pizza sauce over the top.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the surface.
6. Layer pepperoni slices over the cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra crisp on top, broil the last 2 minutes of baking.
You can swap in turkey pepperoni or add veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 105mg