Pizza-Style Cottage Cheese Bake
A warm and bubbling bake that combines the flavors of pizza with creamy cottage cheese as a base, making it a comfort food favorite that’s both budget-friendly and high in protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (small or large curd; full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded melts best)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (drained if very watery)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly with oil or nonstick spray.
- Combine the cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan in a large mixing bowl. Stir until mostly uniform.
- Fold in the diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake on the middle rack for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling. If it browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 5–10 minutes.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Offer warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
For a smoother texture, briefly pulse the cottage cheese in a blender before mixing. You can swap part of the mozzarella for provolone or fontina for different flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/pizza-style-cottage-cheese-bake/