Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots
Crispy, golden cottage cheese tots that are simple to make and packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup coating (e.g., breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, or seasoned flour)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet if frying.
- Combine cottage cheese with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Form the cottage cheese mixture into small tots or balls.
- Roll each tot in your chosen coating until evenly covered.
- Bake the tots on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden, or fry in hot oil until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve warm, with dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
For creamier texture, use whole-milk cottage cheese. Try different coatings and seasonings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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