Description
High-Protein Crustless Pizza Pie packs 53g of protein into satisfying low-carb dinner that tastes like your favorite pizza without the carbs. This easy baked casserole combines ground meat, cheese, eggs, and pizza toppings for protein-packed meal perfect for fitness goals or keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup marinara sauce
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- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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- 4 large eggs
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- 1 tsp dried oregano
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- 1 tsp garlic powder
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- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
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- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or preferred toppings
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- Optional: Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or oven-safe skillet with olive oil or cooking spray. Make sure to coat the sides well to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving later.
Gather all your ingredients on the counter so everything is within reach. Having everything prepped and measured before you start mixing makes the process smooth and quick, especially when you’re working with a recipe that comes together this fast.
In your large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and marinara sauce. Use a whisk to blend these ingredients until smooth and creamy, making sure the eggs are fully incorporated with no streaks remaining. The mixture should look like a thick, pinkish custard with small curds of cottage cheese throughout.
Gently fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and chopped fresh basil using a rubber spatula. Make sure everything is evenly distributed throughout the mixture. The basil adds wonderful fresh flavor, but if you don’t have fresh basil on hand, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried basil instead.
Pour this cheese mixture into your prepared pie dish and spread it evenly with your spatula, making sure it reaches all the way to the edges. Arrange your pepperoni slices or other toppings on top in an attractive pattern – they’ll crisp up beautifully as the pie bakes.
Place the pie dish in your preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly, and the center is set when you gently shake the pan. The edges should pull away slightly from the sides of the dish. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to firm up and make cleaner cuts.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in finished dish. Full-fat cottage cheese creates creamier texture than low-fat versions.
No-sugar-added pizza sauce keeps carb count low for keto dieters. Drain meat very well to prevent watery casserole. Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or peppers for extra nutrients. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Reheat individual portions in microwave for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Freeze individual portions wrapped well for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight and reheat. Each serving contains approximately 53g protein, perfect for post-workout meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 285mg