Description

This Easy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious and comforting low-carb casserole-style dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with classic pizza flavors like mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, and a swirl of pizza sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty brunch, this bake is simple to prepare and yields a bubbly, golden-topped pizza-inspired casserole that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
⅓ cup pizza sauce
15–20 slices pepperoni

Optional

¼ cup ricotta or cream cheese (in dollops)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy base mixture.
Spread Mixture: Pour this cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to form a uniform layer.
Add Pizza Sauce: Spoon dollops of the pizza sauce over the cheese layer and lightly swirl it in to distribute the flavor without fully mixing it into the base.
Top with Cheeses: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese along with the grated Parmesan evenly over the top of the pizza sauce for a cheesy crust.
Add Pepperoni and Optional Cheese: Arrange the pepperoni slices over the layered cheeses, and if using, place dollops of ricotta or cream cheese evenly on top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until the dish is bubbly and golden around the edges.
Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow it to set for easier serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni or replace it with sliced mushrooms or olives.
Ricotta or cream cheese is optional but adds a richer and creamier texture.
You can use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary preference.
This dish is best enjoyed warm but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
If you prefer a crispier topping, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.