Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake, where creamy cottage cheese meets gooey mozzarella and zesty tomato sauce. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together around the table. With its customizable toppings and effortless preparation, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups large curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Spread tortilla chips evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with Italian seasoning and spread over the chips.
- Layer mixed vegetables on top of the cottage cheese mixture; add cooked ground meat if using.
- Pour marinara sauce over everything and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg