This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is an easy, savory dish you can make any night. It uses cottage cheese and eggs to make a soft, cheesy bake with turkey pepperoni on top. If you like simple baked egg dishes, try this baked cottage cheese eggs for more ideas.
Why make this recipe
You make this recipe because it is quick, high in protein, and tastes like pizza without the crust. It warms up well and feeds a small family. If you like mixes of sweet and savory, you might also enjoy a blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake as a different choice.
How to make Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake
Ingredients : 2 cups cottage cheese, 3 large eggs, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, Pinch of salt, Pinch of pepper
Directions : Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the cottage cheese and eggs together until smooth. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, most of the mini turkey pepperoni (save some for the top!), parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining pepperoni slices. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
If you like other savory bakes, this recipe follows the same easy steps as a spinach cottage cheese egg bake.
How to serve Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake
Cut the bake into squares and serve warm. Offer a small bowl of marinara sauce for dipping. Add a green salad on the side for a full meal. You can also serve it with a warm dip like a baked goat cheese bruschetta dip for guests.
How to store Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake
Cool the bake to room temperature. Cover the dish or move pieces to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 325 F until warm, or microwave single pieces for 45-60 seconds.
Tips to make Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor or low-fat for fewer calories.
- Blend the cottage cheese and eggs briefly if you want a smoother texture.
- Save some pepperoni for the top so the bake looks like pizza.
- Check the center with a fork to make sure it is set before pulling from the oven.
- For a quick combo meal, pair it with easy bakery items like baked ham and cheese croissants.
Variation (if any)
- Make it vegetarian: skip pepperoni and add sliced mushrooms and bell peppers.
- Add chopped fresh basil after baking for fresh flavor.
- Swap turkey pepperoni for cooked sausage or crumbled bacon.
FAQs
Q: Can I use regular pepperoni instead of mini turkey pepperoni?
A: Yes. Slice regular pepperoni and place it on top or mix it in.
Q: Can I freeze the bake?
A: You can freeze individual slices in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Q: Is this recipe low carb?
A: Yes. It is low in carbs because it uses cottage cheese and eggs instead of a crust.
Conclusion
This Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake is an easy, protein-rich dish that tastes like pizza without the crust. For more cottage cheese pizza-style ideas, see The Protein Chef’s cottage cheese pizza bowl recipe, or check a simple bowl version at Skinny Southern Recipes’ cottage cheese pizza bowl. If you want a single-serve idea, try the version at Fit Foodie Finds’ cottage cheese pizza bowl (single serve!). For a high-protein take, read the post at Clean & Delicious on high protein cottage cheese pizza bowls. You can also see another home cook’s idea at Running in a Skirt’s cottage cheese pizza bowl.
Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese Use full-fat for richer flavor or low-fat for fewer calories.
- 3 large eggs Whisk with cottage cheese until smooth.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini turkey pepperoni slices Save some for topping.
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk the cottage cheese and eggs together until smooth.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese, most of the mini turkey pepperoni (save some for the top!), parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining pepperoni slices.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Serving
- Cut the bake into squares and serve warm.
- Offer a small bowl of marinara sauce for dipping and add a green salad on the side.