53g Protein Crustless Pizza Pie – All the Cheesy Pizza Goodness Without the Dough!

This crave-worthy crustless pizza bake is packed with melty cheese, savory meat, and all your favorite toppings… but skips the carbs. One hearty slice hits around 53g of protein, making it the perfect gym-day dinner or meal-prep option. It’s basically pizza lasagna without the noodles — bubbly, cheesy, and totally satisfying!

📋 ingredients (serves 4, ~53g protein per serving):

• 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken (or 90% lean beef)

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth if preferred)

• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup pizza sauce (or marinara)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional toppings: turkey pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, peppers, onions, jalapeños

🥣 directions:

prepare the base

Cook your ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

blend it creamy

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and half the mozzarella until smooth and well combined.

build the pie

Spread the cooked meat evenly in a greased 9x9 or 9-inch round baking dish.

Pour the egg-cheese mixture on top.

Spoon over the pizza sauce and gently spread.

Top with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, and your favorite toppings.

bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until golden, bubbly, and set in the center.

Let it cool 10 minutes so it slices cleanly.

serve

Slice into 4 hefty portions and enjoy a high-protein, melty, pizza-style dinner that seriously satisfies.

💡 tips:

• Want even more protein? Add 1/2 cup extra cottage cheese or another egg.

• Use turkey pepperoni to keep it light but flavorful.

• Add veggies to boost volume without changing the macros too much.

• Meal prep friendly — reheats perfectly in the air fryer!

⏲ prep time: 10 mins | cook time: 30 mins

makes: 4 protein-packed servings