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Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake – Easy Protein-Packed Dinner

A delicious and nutritious cottage cheese bake that combines the flavors of pizza with high protein content, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Base
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
Vegetable Toppings
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
Sauce
  • 1 cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, beaten egg, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add diced bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and black olives to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the Bake
  1. Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish. Pour pizza sauce over the top and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences or what you have on hand. This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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