Description
Delightful and crispy cheese sticks made with cottage cheese and mozzarella, offering a gooey inside and satisfying crunch. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into sticks about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- Place the cheese sticks on a lined baking sheet and spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown, keeping an eye on them to ensure they donโt burn.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor; do not overmix the ingredients; and consider experimenting with different breadcrumb choices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg