Description
Craving pizza without the carbs or guilt? This Easy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake is your new favorite comfort food. It’s loaded with melty mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and a creamy layer of protein-packed cottage cheese. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or when you want a quick dinner that’s both satisfying and low-carb. With simple ingredients and bold flavor, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll turn to again and again. A delicious option for dinner ideas, healthy snacks, or easy food ideas that feel indulgent without being heavy.
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
20 slices pepperoni
1 teaspoon olive oil or non-stick spray
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Blend for a smoother texture if preferred.
3. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture into the bottom of the dish.
4. Spoon half the pizza sauce over the cottage cheese.
5. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the sauce.
6. Add half the pepperoni slices over the cheese.
7. Repeat layers with remaining cottage cheese, sauce, cheeses, and pepperoni.
8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to set properly.
10. Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest flavor and creamiest texture.
Let the dish rest before cutting—it makes serving cleaner and easier.
You can assemble this bake ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of dish)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: low carb pizza bake, easy dinner recipe, cottage cheese recipes, healthy pizza alternative, low carb comfort food