Crispy Cottage Cheese Parmesan Rings
Crispy Cottage Cheese Parmesan Rings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed fresh parsley, optional
- as needed chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the entire surface to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese. Blend until the cottage cheese is completely smooth and creamy, with no curds remaining. This step is crucial for a smooth piping consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, large egg, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a cohesive batter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the mixture into a piping bag. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a large zip-top bag and snip off one of the corners to create an opening.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pipe small rings, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave a little space between each ring as they will expand slightly during baking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake the cottage cheese rings for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy around the edges. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your rings.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Once baked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the rings cool on the parchment paper for a few minutes. They will continue to crisp up as they cool. Serve warm and, if desired, garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Cottage Cheese Parmesan Rings
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed fresh parsley, optional
- as needed chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the entire surface to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese. Blend until the cottage cheese is completely smooth and creamy, with no curds remaining. This step is crucial for a smooth piping consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, large egg, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a cohesive batter.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the mixture into a piping bag. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a large zip-top bag and snip off one of the corners to create an opening.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pipe small rings, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave a little space between each ring as they will expand slightly during baking.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the cottage cheese rings for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy around the edges. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of your rings.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Once baked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the rings cool on the parchment paper for a few minutes. They will continue to crisp up as they cool. Serve warm and, if desired, garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
⏱️ 5 min