Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake is a cheesy, keto-friendly comfort food packed with savory pizza flavor, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella. It’s low-carb, protein-rich, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Optional toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, spinach
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, half the mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until creamy.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
4. Top with marinara or pizza sauce.
5. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
6. Add optional toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or olives.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden, bubbly, and slightly crisp on the edges.
8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Drain cottage cheese slightly if watery for a firmer texture.
Let the bake rest before slicing to help it set.
Add chili flakes for extra heat.
Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a crispy top.
Great for meal prep and leftovers taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg