High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake (Print version)
A cheesy, high-protein cottage cheese pizza bake with a tender egg base, marinara, mozzarella, and crisp pepperoni.
# Ingredients:
For the cottage cheese base
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2 cups (450 g) 2% cottage cheese, drained if watery
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4 large eggs
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1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup (34 g) almond flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the pizza topping
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2/3 cup (165 g) thick pizza sauce
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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2 oz (55 g) turkey pepperoni slices
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1/3 cup (45 g) diced bell pepper, patted dry
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2 tablespoons sliced black olives
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 375°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
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Add cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until puffed, lightly golden at the edges, and set in the center.
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Remove the pan from the oven. Spread pizza sauce over the base in a thin layer, then top with mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, bell pepper, and olives.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Broil for 1-2 minutes if you want more browning, watching closely.
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Let the pizza bake rest for 10 minutes. Lift it from the pan with the parchment, sprinkle with basil or parsley, and cut into 4 servings.
# Good to know:
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Drain very watery cottage cheese for 5 minutes before blending.
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Let the finished bake rest before slicing for the cleanest pieces.
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Use thick pizza sauce so the center does not turn watery.