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Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake topped with fresh vegetables and cheese

Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake

A comforting and cheesy dish that combines the goodness of pizza with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese Cottage cheese provides creaminess.
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Reserve 0.5 cup for topping.
  • 1 cup pasta sauce Use marinara or pizza sauce.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup mixed pizza toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms) Customize to taste!
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Consider sautéing garlic for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish, about 9x13 inches.
Layering
  1. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, eggs, oregano, and garlic powder until well combined.
  2. Spread half of the pasta sauce in the bottom of your greased dish.
  3. Pour in the cheese mixture and top with the remaining pasta sauce and your favorite pizza toppings.
  4. Sprinkle with the reserved mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Let it cool for a few minutes, slice up, and enjoy!

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, it's recommended to sauté the garlic in olive oil before mixing it in. Serve hot with fresh basil or chili flakes. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.