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A close-up view of a square slice of the high-protein pizza bake, revealing the creamy cottage cheese base and bubbly mozzarella topping.
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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake (The Viral High-Protein Recipe)

This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake is a game-changing low-carb, high-protein recipe! All the savory, cheesy goodness of pizza in an easy-to-make, healthy casserole that's ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz full-fat cottage cheese Straining excess liquid is optional but recommended.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Divided
  • 2 large eggs Lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup low-sugar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices Or toppings of your choice

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch baking dish
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Spoon the marinara sauce over the base. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the pepperoni slices.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
  6. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 38gFat: 30gFiber: 1g

Notes

For a less watery bake: Strain your cottage cheese through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve before mixing.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword cottage cheese pizza bake,high protein pizza,low carb pizza

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