Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake
Satisfy your cravings with the Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake, a comforting blend of pizza flavors and creamy cottage cheese. This delightful dish features a golden crust layered with rich tomato sauce, savory herbs, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Topped with fresh vegetables and your favorite toppings, it’s perfect for family dinners or relaxed gatherings. Easy to prepare, this bake not only fills your home with delicious aromas but also warms your heart with every cheesy bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- ½ cup sliced olives (black or green)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Roll out pizza dough to fit the baking dish, pressing it into place.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, half the mozzarella, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread marinara sauce over the dough, followed by dollops of the cottage cheese mixture, bell peppers, and olives.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and any additional toppings you desire.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let rest before serving; garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg