Description
A hearty, cheese-forward bake that delivers the joy of pizza without the crust, ideal for lower-carb diets and high-protein meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or any preferred toppings
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients on the countertop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, and marinara sauce.
- Whisk until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Gently fold in shredded mozzarella, oregano, garlic powder, and chopped basil.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a pie pan or oven-safe skillet with olive oil.
- Pour the cheesy mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Top with sliced pepperoni or your favorite toppings.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Cut into wedges with a sharp knife and serve warm.
Notes
Let the pie rest before cutting for cleaner slices. You can blend the cottage cheese for a smoother texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg