Description
Crispy cottage cheese treats bring low-carb magic to snack time with golden, crunchy edges that crackle with delightful flavor. Keto enthusiasts and cheese lovers discover a protein-packed nibble perfect for satisfying midday cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cottage cheese (drained)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Flour and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 g) almond flour
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Cooking Ingredient:
- Olive oil spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F (200°C) and creating a non-stick surface with parchment paper or olive oil spray on a baking sheet.
- Create a robust flavor base by thoroughly blending cottage cheese, Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Craft uniform culinary shapes by carefully molding the cheese mixture into compact spheres or gently pressed disk-like formations, ensuring consistent size and texture.
- Enhance exterior crispness by delicately immersing each cheese formation into beaten egg, guaranteeing complete and even coverage.
- Position the egg-drenched morsels onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Optimize crunchiness by applying a light mist of olive oil across the surface of the treats.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the exterior transforms into a golden, crisp shell with enticing visual appeal.
- Allow the treats to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, permitting slight cooling which helps solidify their delicate structure.
- Serve warm as a versatile protein-rich nibble perfect for snacking, appetizer presentations, or as an unconventional side accompaniment.
Notes
- Elevate the crispy texture by patting cottage cheese dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crunchier final result.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar or nutritional yeast for unique flavor variations that still maintain low-carb profile.
- Transform these treats into a protein-packed keto-friendly option by adding crushed pork rinds or extra almond flour for additional crispness.
- Customize seasoning with herbs like dried basil, thyme, or Italian seasoning to create versatile flavor profiles that complement various main dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg