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Loaded Zucchini Cottage Cheese Bake

Savory Loaded Zucchini Cottage Cheese Bake Everyone Will Love

This Loaded Zucchini Cottage Cheese Bake is a delicious, family-friendly dish that’s low calorie and keto-friendly with just 10g net carbs per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Zucchini sliced and salted to reduce moisture
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can substitute with ricotta
  • 2 large Eggs or substitute with flax egg
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or substitute with cheddar
  • 1 small Onion optional
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use favorite spices
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the zucchini by slicing and salting it, then let sit for 10 minutes before squeezing out excess moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, cottage cheese, eggs, mozzarella, onion (if using), garlic powder, and salt. Stir gently until just blended.
  4. Grease a baking dish and pour the zucchini mixture into it, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for approximately 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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