Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks: Crispy Snack That's Healthy

Experience crispy Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks, a healthy snack that's quick to prepare and packed with flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 sticks

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheese Filling

1 cup Cottage Cheese low-fat or full-fat based on preference
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella can substitute with cheddar or gouda
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan can replace with nutritional yeast for vegan option

For the Coating

1 cup Breadcrumbs whole wheat or gluten-free options available
1 large Egg or flax egg/applesauce for vegan alternative

For Flavoring

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for more flavor
1 teaspoon Onion Powder replace with shallots for zesty taste
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Shape the mixture into sticks, each about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
Place shaped sticks on the baking sheet, spacing them at least an inch apart.
Bake the sticks for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown and sizzling.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2sticksCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks can be frozen before baking for quick snacks later. Experiment with different herbs and spices for variety.

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