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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons almond flour, optional, for firmness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional, or melted butter, for extra crisp
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. If using an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare your air fryer basket.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained full-fat cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. If desired, add the almond flour and olive oil (or melted butter) for extra crispness and firmness. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and gently roll them into small balls. For an extra cheesy pull, you can hide a tiny cube of mozzarella inside each ball before rolling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the rolled cottage cheese mozzarella bites onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet or into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cook using your preferred method: If baking, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping the bites once halfway through cooking. If air frying, air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Once cooked, remove the bites from the oven or air fryer and let them cool for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm.
⏱️ 2 min
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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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons almond flour, optional, for firmness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, optional, or melted butter, for extra crisp
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. If using an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare your air fryer basket.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained full-fat cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, large egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. If desired, add the almond flour and olive oil (or melted butter) for extra crispness and firmness. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and gently roll them into small balls. For an extra cheesy pull, you can hide a tiny cube of mozzarella inside each ball before rolling.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the rolled cottage cheese mozzarella bites onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet or into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cook using your preferred method: If baking, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping the bites once halfway through cooking. If air frying, air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Once cooked, remove the bites from the oven or air fryer and let them cool for 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm.
⏱️ 2 min