Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake (Printable Recipe)

Creamy cottage cheese bake with pizza flavors - pepperoni, mozzarella, and Italian herbs in a golden bubbly casserole.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese
02 - 3 large eggs

→ Cheese & Proteins

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
05 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - Pinch of salt and pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk cottage cheese and eggs together until smooth.
03 - Stir in mozzarella cheese, most of the mini turkey pepperoni (reserve some for topping), parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and top with remaining pepperoni slices.
05 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set and cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
06 - Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Try adding spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.
02 - Can be frozen in individual slices for convenient meal prep.
03 - Use ricotta instead of cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
04 - Reheats beautifully in microwave for 1-2 minutes or oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.