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Cottage Cheese Meatball Bake

5-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Meatball Bake

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A hearty and easy-to-make cottage cheese meatball bake that combines savory meatballs with a rich marinara sauce and a creamy cottage cheese base.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (24 oz) container full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup almond flour (or plain breadcrumbs)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 (20-24 oz) bag frozen, pre-cooked meatballs
  • 1 (25 oz) jar thick marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
  3. Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the prepared dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Arrange the frozen meatballs on top, pressing them slightly into the cottage cheese base.
  5. Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs and cheese.
  6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese all over the top.
  7. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture.
  • Almond flour can be substituted with breadcrumbs if preferred.
  • Ensure the meatballs are pre-cooked before baking.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg