Description
A warm, cheesy bake that captures the flavors of pizza, making it a perfect weeknight meal that is easy to assemble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and bubbly; broil for 1–2 minutes if needed.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving, garnished with basil if desired.
Notes
For creamier texture, add ricotta or cream cheese. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cottage cheese bake, vegetarian pizza, easy pizza recipe, baked pasta, healthy dinner