Description
A creamy, protein-packed, low‑carb casserole that delivers all the flavors of pepperoni pizza in a cozy baked dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini turkey pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and grease a 9×9‑inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese, most of the mini turkey pepperoni (reserve some for topping), Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Arrange the remaining pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the bake is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve—ideally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!
Notes
- Try adding chopped spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- You can replace cottage cheese with ricotta for a creamier texture.
- Use regular or plant‑based pepperoni, or substitute with vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped in foil for easy meal prep; reheat from frozen in oven (~20–25 min).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
