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Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake – Easy Protein-Packed Dinner

A delicious and nutritious bake combining the flavors of pizza with the protein-packed goodness of cottage cheese, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Base
  • 2 cups cottage cheese low-fat or regular
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable Toppings
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
Sauce
  • 1 cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, beaten egg, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the diced bell pepper, chopped spinach, sliced mushrooms, and black olives to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the Bake
  1. Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish. Pour the pizza sauce over the top, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can also add cooked ground turkey or chicken for extra protein.

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