Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites
Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, drained well
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons almond flour, optional, for firmness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional, for extra crisp
- 1 tablespoon melted butter, optional, for extra crisp
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. If using an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained full-fat cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, add the optional almond flour and either olive oil or melted butter for extra crispness. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and gently roll them into uniform balls. For an extra cheesy center, you can hide a tiny cube of mozzarella inside each ball before rolling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the rolled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly into your air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
If baking in the oven, bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping the bites halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. If air frying, air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the bites from the oven or air fryer and let them cool for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, drained well
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons almond flour, optional, for firmness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional, for extra crisp
- 1 tablespoon melted butter, optional, for extra crisp
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. If using an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained full-fat cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, add the optional almond flour and either olive oil or melted butter for extra crispness. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and gently roll them into uniform balls. For an extra cheesy center, you can hide a tiny cube of mozzarella inside each ball before rolling.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the rolled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly into your air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
If baking in the oven, bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping the bites halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. If air frying, air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the bites from the oven or air fryer and let them cool for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
⏱️ 2 min