Description
These crispy cottage cheese treats are savory, cheesy bites baked to golden perfection. Made with simple ingredients like parmesan, almond flour, and spices, they’re a low-carb, high-protein snack or appetizer you’ll keep craving. Perfect for healthy snacking or entertaining, without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese (drained)
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup almond flour
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1 egg (beaten)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Olive oil spray (for greasing)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
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Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the drained cottage cheese, grated parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Add Egg: Stir in the beaten egg until the mixture is fully combined and slightly sticky.
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Shape Rounds: Scoop small spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet. Flatten each into a round shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
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Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
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Cool & Serve: Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Great on their own or dipped in your favorite sauce!
Notes
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For extra crispiness, flip the treats halfway through baking.
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You can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.9g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 5.6g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Keywords: Crispy Cottage Cheese Treats, Baked Cottage Cheese Snacks, Low-Carb Cheesy Appetizers, Gluten-Free Bites