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A close-up shot of the Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake in a white ceramic ramekin, showing the bubbly, browned mozzarella and crispy, cupped pepperoni.

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake: The Viral High-Protein Meal

This Cottage Cheese Pizza Bake is a viral high-protein, low-carb recipe that delivers all the classic pizza flavors you love in a single-serving, crustless bowl. It's cheesy, savory, and incredibly easy to make for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 535
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese (225g) 4% milkfat is recommended
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (25g)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 cup Marinara Sauce (60ml) Use a quality, low-sugar sauce
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese (56g)
  • 1/4 cup Mini Pepperoni Slices (35g)
  • 1 pinch Dried Oregano For garnish
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes For garnish, optional

Equipment

  • 1 10-12 ounce ramekin Or any small oven-safe dish
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a blender, combine cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into a greased 10-12 oz ramekin.
  2. Bake the cottage cheese base for 15 minutes, until the edges are set and slightly puffed.
  3. Carefully remove the ramekin from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce over the base. Top with shredded mozzarella and arrange the pepperoni slices.
  4. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes. For a browner, bubbly top, switch to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
  5. Let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Use Full-Fat Cottage Cheese: The higher fat content is critical for a creamy, not watery, texture.
Shred Your Own Cheese: For the ultimate cheese pull and melting, buy a block of low-moisture mozzarella and shred it yourself.
Watch the Broiler Carefully: The broiler is powerful and can take your cheese from perfectly browned to burnt in seconds.
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