Cottage Cheese Garlic Bites
Cottage Cheese Garlic Bites
Ingredients
For the Cottage Cheese Bites
- 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat, drained if very watery
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or other neutral oil, for baking
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the large egg and all-purpose flour to the cottage cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive, thick batter forms. The mixture should be firm enough to shape.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Using a tablespoon or a small scoop, form the cottage cheese mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Gently roll each ball in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure they are fully coated.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Arrange the coated cottage cheese bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each bite. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the bites.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and crispy on the outside and heated through. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning, if desired.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cottage Cheese Garlic Bites
For the Cottage Cheese Bites
- 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat, drained if very watery
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or other neutral oil, for baking
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the large egg and all-purpose flour to the cottage cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive, thick batter forms. The mixture should be firm enough to shape.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Using a tablespoon or a small scoop, form the cottage cheese mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Gently roll each ball in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure they are fully coated.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Arrange the coated cottage cheese bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each bite. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the bites.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and crispy on the outside and heated through. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning, if desired.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
⏱️ 2 min