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A deliciously baked cottage cheese dish with melted cheese, mushrooms, and green peppers in a clear rectangular glass container. Placed in a black air fryer basket, the top layer is golden-brown with bubbling cheese reminiscent of pizza bowls.

Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Meal Prep Recipe)

These high-protein cottage cheese pizza bowls are a quick, easy, and delicious meal prep idea—packed with flavor and perfect for busy days!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅕ cups tomato sauce
  • 3 cups cottage cheese Dairyland 4%
  • 2 oz white onion diced
  • 2 oz green pepper diced
  • 5 oz fresh button mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup dry pepperoni about 84 slices
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Instructions

  • Into each single-serve glass meal prep container, layer tomato sauce, cottage cheese and vegetables.
  • Top with pepperoni and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat the process for 5-6 bowls to cover a week of meal prep.
  • Place the lid on each container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • To cook (if frozen, defrost completely first), preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 10-15 minutes or air fry for 5-8 minutes at 400°F.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cottage cheese – A full-fat version like Dairyland 4% will give you the creamiest, most satisfying texture.
  • Customize your toppings – Add olives, jalapeños, or even cooked sausage for more variety.
  • Make it vegetarian – Skip the pepperoni and add more mushrooms, spinach, or roasted red peppers.
  • Batch-prep for convenience – Store in single-serve glass containers so you can grab and bake whenever hunger strikes.
  • Reheat for the best texture – If frozen, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before baking for even cooking.
  • Go easy on the sauce – Too much tomato sauce can make the bowl watery, so stick to the measured amount.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg