Protein-Rich Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake
A savory pizza bake made with cottage cheese and turkey pepperoni, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or low-carb flour alternative)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: bell peppers, olives, or other vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, almond flour, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bake is set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Optional: Add additional toppings before baking if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze portions for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg