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Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake

Delicious Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake combines beloved pizza flavors with delicious cottage cheese for a quick and comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Substitute with ricotta for a smoother texture.
  • 3 large Eggs No substitutions recommended.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Use part-skim for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Pasta Sauce Choose marinara or homemade; can use low-sugar option.
  • as desired Pizza Toppings (e.g., pepperoni, peppers, onions) Any favorite pizza toppings can be used.
  • as desired Seasonings (e.g., Italian herbs) Adjust ratio based on preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

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 cheese, and seasonings. Stir until smooth.
  3. Spread half of the pasta sauce across the bottom of the baking dish, then add half of the cottage cheese mixture. Layer your pizza toppings over the mixture.
  4. Repeat by adding the remaining cottage cheese mixture on top, covering it with the remaining pasta sauce.
  5. Sprinkle the last portion of mozzarella cheese over the top of your layered dish.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy with a side salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavors, use fresh ingredients. Customize toppings as desired and avoid overmixing the cheese mixture.

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