This WW Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bake provides the flavor of pizza but in a light way. This pizza contains the warm, cheesy, and pepperoni taste in one pizza. We make this delicious pizza with all the WW-friendly ingredients. It includes the combination of reduced-fat mozzarella, sugar-free marinara sauce, turkey, low-fat cottage cheese, pepperoni, bell pepper, black olives, and spices. We can simply find them in our pantry or get them easily from the store. Serve this pizza bake with tomato salad, green beans, roasted zucchini, and cauliflower rice for a filling dinner. WW Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bake gets prepared in only thirty-five minutes, so we can easily prepare it quickly for the guests as well. This recipe gets customized easily according to preferences by adding a personal choice of vegetables or cheese as we like.
STATS:
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Preparation time: Ten minutes
- Serving size: 1 portion
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: Weight Watchers friendly
- Serving: 6 servings total
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking dish
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella shreds
- ½ cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup turkey pepperoni dice
- Salt
- ½ cup bell peppers
- ¼ cup black olive slices
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Black pepper
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE:
- Use the low-fat cottage cheese to prepare this pizza bake. This will help in decreasing the calories as well. It melts perfectly and blends easily with eggs and marinara sauce. Adds protein content and makes the dish filling as well.
REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA:
- We utilize reduced-fat mozzarella to add the melty texture to the pizza. It provides an indulgent flavor and feels light. This cheese melts and browns well.
SUGAR-FREE MARINARA SAUCE:
- Sugar-free marinara sauce helps to decrease the additional sugar content. It provides the same pizza flavor. We have to read the label to buy the sauce without sugar.
TURKEY PEPPERONI:
- Use turkey pepperoni to decrease the quantity of fat content. It adds the same taste of pepperoni to the pizza.
BELL PEPPER:
- Bell pepper is used to include the texture, color, & slight sweet taste in the pizza. They help to fix the salty taste of pepperoni and get soft in baking. Different colors of bell peppers help to make the pizza colorful.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We heat the oven to 375° F.
- Spray the oil lightly on the tray.
- Mix the eggs lightly in the dish till they are smooth.
- Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, pepper, cottage cheese, salt, and garlic powder to eggs.
- Then mix half the quantity of pepperoni and bell peppers in them.
- Add the mixture to the tray and sprinkle mozzarella over the mixture.
- Include the left-behind pepperoni over the cheese.
- Bake the pizza for twenty-five minutes till the top gets brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then serve the pizza bake.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Cucumber & Tomato Salad
- Spinach and Berry Salad
- Mixed Greens with Lemon Dressing
- Garden Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Zucchini
- Steamed Broccoli
- Air-Fried Green Beans
- Sautéed Spinach
LIGHT CARBS:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
- Zucchini Noodles
- Spaghetti Squash
SOUPS:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Vegetable Broth Soup
- Mushroom Soup
- Cabbage Soup
SNACKS:
- Pickled Cucumbers
- Baked Sweet Peppers
- Air-Popped Popcorn
- Fresh Fruit Bowl
TIPS:
- Leave the bake to rest for some time, then make slices so it doesn’t break.
- Include the mushrooms or spinach to add additional volume without the calories.
- Utilize fat-free mozzarella to decrease more WW points.
- Sprinkle red flakes in the bake to provide a light spice.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the leftover pizza to the covered box and store it for three days.
FREEZER:
- Prepare the portions of pizza and freeze them for two months.
FAQs:
Will I swap the ricotta cheese to prepare this pizza?
- Yes, swap the ricotta cheese to prepare this pizza, but it will lead to a slight rise in the calories and points.
Can I include some additional vegetables in the pizza bake?
- We can include some spinach, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms to prepare this bake.
Is this pizza bake good for meal planning?
- This pizza bake is good for meal planning, as it stores perfectly and reheats well.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Iron: 1.1 g
Total carbs: 8 g
Vitamin A: 0.08 g
Calories: 230 kcal
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 0.22 g
Protein: 24 g
Sodium: 0.65 g
Net carbs: 6 g
Potassium: 0.29 g
Serving size: 1 portion
Serving: 6 servings