Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
A cozy and comforting dish that combines the flavors of pizza with creamy cottage cheese and melty mozzarella, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup pasta sauce (marinara or pizza sauce) for layering
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed pizza toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms) customize to taste
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, half of the mozzarella cheese, oregano, and garlic powder; mix well.
- Spread half of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the baking dish; layer half of the cottage cheese mixture and add your preferred pizza toppings.
- Repeat layering with remaining sauce and cottage cheese mixture.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with a simple side salad or garlic bread. Add fresh basil or crushed red pepper for extra flavor. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.