High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake for a Tasty Twist!
A delicious and nutritious twist on traditional pizza, this High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake is packed with flavor and protein, making it a perfect meal for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a lower calorie option, use low-fat cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg