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Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake

Cheesy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake for Cozy Family Nights

Enjoy a delicious Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake, combining creamy cottage cheese and gooey mozzarella for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese Can substitute with ricotta cheese or silken tofu.
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Use low-fat mozzarella for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Pasta Sauce (Marinara or Pizza Sauce) Homemade sauce recommended for freshness.
  • 4 Large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Mixed Pizza Toppings (Pepperoni, Bell Peppers, Olives, Mushrooms) Customize to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Optional fresh herbs can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium baking dish.
    Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, half of the mozzarella, oregano, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth.
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  3. Spread half of the pasta sauce evenly at the bottom of the greased baking dish.
    Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
  4. Spoon half of the cottage cheese mixture over the sauce, adding your desired pizza toppings before spreading evenly.
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  5. Repeat layering with the remaining sauce and cottage cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
    Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
  6. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
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  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
    Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
  8. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, drain excess moisture from vegetables and avoid overbaking. Pairing with a salad or garlic bread enhances the meal.

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