Description
Irresistibly Crispy Cottage Cheese Treats: Easy & Irresistible Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (drained)
- 1 large egg
- 1–2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (e.g., dill, chives, Italian herb blend)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or light oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Gently press down on the cottage cheese with a spoon or spatula to encourage liquid to drain. Let it sit and drain for at least 30 minutes, or even longer in the refrigerator.
- Make the Cottage Cheese Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the thoroughly drained cottage cheese, the beaten egg, flour (or cornstarch/gluten-free alternative), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, a good pinch of salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together with a spoon until well combined.
- Prepare the Coating Station: Pour the panko breadcrumbs into a shallow dish or plate. If using extra Parmesan for coating, mix it into the panko.
- Form and Coat the Treats: Take about a tablespoon of the cottage cheese mixture and gently roll it into a small ball or flatten it into a mini patty. Roll each formed treat in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere well to all sides.
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: For Baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. For Air Frying, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Treats: For Baking, arrange the coated cottage cheese treats on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, lightly spray the tops with olive oil, and bake for 18-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. For Air Frying, place the coated treats in a single layer in your air fryer basket, lightly spray the tops, and air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer the hot, crispy cottage cheese treats to a serving platter. They are best enjoyed warm, ideally with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Crispy Cottage Cheese Treats, Snack, Easy Recipe