Keto-Friendly Cottage Cheese Bake Recipe – Cheesy & Low-Carb
🧀 Keto-Friendly Cottage Cheese Bake
Crispy, cheesy, protein-packed — and 100% low-carb.
If you’re craving comfort food while staying committed to your keto lifestyle, this viral cottage cheese bake is your new best friend. It’s been viewed and shared across Pinterest thousands of times for good reason: it’s simple, delicious, and guilt-free.
🛒 Ingredients
- 250g (about 1 cup) cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of sea salt & black pepper
- Olive oil or butter (for greasing pan)
- Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, spinach, turkey slices, or fresh basil
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, mozzarella, parmesan, and seasonings.
- Stir well until fully blended.
- Grease a baking dish or cast iron skillet with olive oil or butter.
- Pour in the mixture and smooth it evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and edges are crispy.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
🔥 Bonus Tip:
Want a crust-like finish? Broil the top for 2–3 minutes before removing from oven.
🧬 Nutritional Breakdown (Per Slice – yields 6 slices):
- Calories: ~145
- Protein: 13g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 9g
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, high in protein, and ideal for meal prep, low-carb lunches, or even a quick breakfast wrap base.
💡 Why Cottage Cheese Works in Keto
Cottage cheese is rich in casein protein, which helps with muscle repair and satiety. While many avoid it thinking it’s too high in carbs, in moderation and baked with fats and cheese, it’s keto-compliant and a great swap for flour-based bakes.
✨ BeautyGenX Kitchen Insight:
When you’re trying to stay on track with wellness, it’s not about giving up your cravings — it’s about transforming them.
This cottage cheese bake proves you can enjoy crispy, creamy, and comforting meals without the crash, guilt, or carb overload.
And you don’t need hours in the kitchen — this takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. 💪
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