Description
A healthier pizza alternative combining creamy cottage cheese and mozzarella, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 cup pasta sauce (marinara or pizza sauce)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed pizza toppings
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the cottage cheese and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
- Season with garlic powder and oregano, stirring until incorporated.
- Prepare a 9×9 inch baking dish by greasing it and spreading a layer of pasta sauce on the bottom.
- Layer half of the cottage cheese mixture over the sauce.
- Add ½ cup of shredded mozzarella and your mixed toppings on top.
- Seal with the remaining cottage cheese mixture and finish with mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure fresh toppings are dried before adding to prevent a watery bake. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg