Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks

Cottage cheese is having a moment and there's good reason for it! Not only is it delicious by itself but it can also be used in so many ways, from scrambled eggs to pizza crust. These Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks are made with a cottage cheese crust topped with garlic butter and melty mozzarella cheese. They're high-protein, low-carb, and completely gluten-free.

Why You'll Love these Cottage Cheese Breadsticks:

• 10 minutes of hands on time, then let the oven do the work.
• Naturally Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, High-Protein, and Keto-Friendly!
• Super cheesy, garlicky, and wonderful with a side of marinara sauce.

Key Ingredients:

• Cottage Cheese: The main ingredient for the crust. If you've never had cottage cheese, I highly recommend giving it a try! It's soft, creamy, and milky in the best way. For this recipe, drain any excess moisture before blending.
• Eggs: Act as a binder for the crust.
• Parmesan Cheese, Italian Seasoning, & Powdered Garlic: Add flavor to the crust.
• Melted Butter & Minced Garlic: Brushed on to the crust for a 'garlic bread' flavor.
• Mozzarella Cheese: And lots of it! Shredded fresh for the best gooey melt.

Recipe Variations:

• Add Crumbled Bacon: For a salty, savory addition.
• A Drizzle of Spicy Honey: I know it might sound strange. If you've ever seen a bottle of honey on the table at a pizza restaurant, there's a good reason for it! A little spicy honey on cheesy crust is real good, the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spice.
• Extra Cheese: Swap some of the shredded mozzarella for feta cheese, goat cheese, or fresh mozzarella.
• Serve with Ranch: Swap the marinara for ranch dressing.

How to Make Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks:

• Blend Crust Ingredients. Cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper until smooth.
• Bake Crust. Spread on parchment-lined 9x13 pan, bake at 400°F for 30-35 min until golden and set.
• Add Garlic Butter. Melt butter, mix with minced garlic, brush over baked crust.
• Top with Cheese. Add mozzarella (and any extras like Parm, herbs, or bacon).
• Melt. Bake or broil just until cheese melts (watch closely if broiling).
• Cool & Slice. Let rest 5-10 minutes, remove from parchment, slice into sticks.

Tips & Notes:

• Drain excess moisture from the cottage cheese. This will help the crust set when baked.
• If broiling, keep a close eye on it! Not only can cheese go quickly from golden to burnt, but parchment paper can burn and catch fire (ask me how I know).
• No food processor or blender? No problem. Just stir the crust ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Cool before removing from parchment and slicing.
• After adding 'dough', shake or tap pan to even it out. Even dough = an even cook.

Storage & Reheating:

• Store cooled breadsticks in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat:
  • In the oven, bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes until warmed through.
  • In the air fryer, air fry at 350 for 3-6 minutes (depending on your air fryer) until warm and crisp.
  • Microwave not recommended. I tried this and although the breadstick warmed through, it was a little soggy.

More Cottage Cheese Recipes You Will Love:

• Tomato & Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Cottage Cheese Flatbread
• Garlicky Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Recipe

Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks

These Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks are made with a cottage cheese crust topped with garlic butter and melty mozzarella cheese. They're high-protein, low-carb, and completely gluten-free.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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Crust:

• 1 cup cottage cheese drained of excess moisture
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Toppings:

• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella about 8 oz
• Optional: extra Parmesan, Italian seasoning, black pepper, chopped parsley
• Serve with marinara

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
• Spread mixture evenly in the pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
• Mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush over crust.
• Sprinkle mozzarella over crust. Bake or broil until cheese melts (watch closely if broiling to prevent parchment from burning).
• Let cool 5-10 minutes before removing from parchment. Slice into breadsticks and serve with marinara.

Notes

• Drain excess moisture from the cottage cheese. This will help the crust set when baked.
• If broiling, keep a close eye on it! Not only can cheese go quickly from golden to burnt, but parchment paper can burn and catch fire (ask me how I know).
• No food processor or blender? No problem. Just stir the crust ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• Cool before removing from parchment and slicing.
• Store cooled breadsticks in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Nutrition information is an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSugar: 2g

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