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Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake

Cheesy Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake Your New Comfort Food Fix

Discover the Pizza Cottage Cheese Bake, a satisfying comfort food that's quick to prepare and customizable for every taste—perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Can substitute with ricotta for smoother texture.
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes recommended for texture.
For the Layers
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Can swap with any melting cheese.
  • 2 cups Pasta Sauce Use marinara or homemade for a personal touch.
For Toppings
  • Pizza Toppings Customize with pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, half of the mozzarella, and seasonings. Mix for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Spread half of the pasta sauce in the baking dish, layer half of the cottage cheese mixture, and add desired toppings. Repeat the process.
  4. Pour the remaining pasta sauce on top and sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until sides are bubbling and cheese is golden brown.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with extra sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To achieve the best texture, ensure ingredients are well-blended and avoid overloading the baking dish with toppings.

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