Ingredients
2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup frozen diced green bell peppers
1/4 cup halal-friendly chicken sausage crumbles
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp Italian seasoning mix
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Whisk cottage cheese, mozzarella, 1 tbsp parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a bowl
Divide mixture evenly between 8 greased mini-muffin cups
Top each portion with marinara, bell peppers, and chicken sausage crumbles
Sprinkle remaining parmesan and garlic powder over the tops
Bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly
Cool slightly before removing from pans
Notes
Use dairy-free cheese alternatives for vegan adaptation
Bell peppers can be omitted for mushroom/tomato variations
Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days
Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds
Portion size increases to 6 cups if using standard muffin tin
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g serving)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg