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Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake

Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake: Your New Comfort Food Favorite

Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake is a nourishing twist on comfort food, layering roasted veggies with creamy cottage cheese for a high-protein, guilt-free meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Zucchini can be substituted with yellow squash
  • 2 cups Spinach swap for kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper use any color bell pepper based on preference
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes regular tomatoes can be used if halved
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese can be replaced with ricotta or a non-dairy alternative
  • 3 large Large Eggs no alternative if eggs cannot be used
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella substitute with mozzarella alternatives or cheddar
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan vegan parmesan can be used as a substitute
For Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be replaced with avocado oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh oregano can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic may be substituted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Basil or Parsley optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together sliced zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Spread the veggies on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. While the vegetables are roasting, combine cottage cheese, large eggs, and half of the shredded mozzarella in a separate mixing bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
  4. Grease a baking dish with a light drizzle of olive oil. Start layering by spreading the roasted veggies on the bottom, then pour the cottage cheese mixture over them. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly around the edges.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal texture, drain cottage cheese if watery, and consider pre-roasting vegetables to prevent excess moisture. This recipe is customizable based on seasonal ingredients.

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