Description
A lighter take on pizza featuring a baked cheesy egg-custard base topped with marinara, pepperoni, and mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chiffonade or roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoni (or any preferred toppings)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add cottage cheese, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in most of the fresh basil, reserving some for garnish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg-and-cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the surface.
- Arrange the pepperoni on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over everything.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with reserved basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture. Drain liquid from marinara to avoid sogginess. For a firmer set, add almond flour or grated Parmesan to the egg mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian