High Protein Cheesy Garlic Bread
Indulge in our mouthwatering high-protein cheesy garlic bread that's sure to elevate your snacking game! With a delightful blend of gooey mozzarella and creamy cottage cheese, each bite bursts with flavor and nutrition. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this recipe is your new go-to for a cheesy, guilt-free treat!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (180 ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (15 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
160
Protein
14g
Carbs
3g
Fat
11g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine the cottage cheese & mozzarella.
- 2
Shape into sticks on a parchment lined baking sheet. Top with the seasoning.
- 3
Bake @ 425F for 15-20 mins. Take them out, serve with marinara and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend or food-process the cottage cheese for 60-90 seconds before mixing with mozzarella to break down curds and create a smoother, more cohesive dough that holds together better during shaping.technique60-90 seconds processing
- ✓Freeze the shaped sticks for at least 30 minutes before baking so the exterior sets and prevents excessive spreading, keeping them stick-shaped rather than becoming flat patties.timing30 minutes minimum
- ✓Reduce baking time to 12-14 minutes and bake at 425°F on the middle rack because cottage cheese has 80% water content compared to mozzarella's 42%, causing over-browning and drying at standard times.timing12-14 minutes at 425°F
- ✓Add 2-3 tbsp grated Parmesan (at least 32% fat) to the cheese mixture to increase browning through the Maillard reaction and add savory depth that compensates for cottage cheese's mild flavor profile.ingredient2-3 tbsp Parmesan
- ✓Pat the shaped sticks dry with paper towels before topping with seasoning because cottage cheese releases surface moisture; dry surfaces allow seasonings to adhere via hydrophobic interactions rather than sliding off.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High Protein Cheesy Garlic Bread
Indulge in our mouthwatering high-protein cheesy garlic bread that's sure to elevate your snacking game! With a delightful blend of gooey mozzarella and creamy cottage cheese, each bite bursts with flavor and nutrition. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this recipe is your new go-to for a cheesy, guilt-free treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (180 ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (15 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
160
Protein
14g
Carbs
3g
Fat
11g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine the cottage cheese & mozzarella.
- 2
Shape into sticks on a parchment lined baking sheet. Top with the seasoning.
- 3
Bake @ 425F for 15-20 mins. Take them out, serve with marinara and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend or food-process the cottage cheese for 60-90 seconds before mixing with mozzarella to break down curds and create a smoother, more cohesive dough that holds together better during shaping.technique60-90 seconds processing
- ✓Freeze the shaped sticks for at least 30 minutes before baking so the exterior sets and prevents excessive spreading, keeping them stick-shaped rather than becoming flat patties.timing30 minutes minimum
- ✓Reduce baking time to 12-14 minutes and bake at 425°F on the middle rack because cottage cheese has 80% water content compared to mozzarella's 42%, causing over-browning and drying at standard times.timing12-14 minutes at 425°F
- ✓Add 2-3 tbsp grated Parmesan (at least 32% fat) to the cheese mixture to increase browning through the Maillard reaction and add savory depth that compensates for cottage cheese's mild flavor profile.ingredient2-3 tbsp Parmesan
- ✓Pat the shaped sticks dry with paper towels before topping with seasoning because cottage cheese releases surface moisture; dry surfaces allow seasonings to adhere via hydrophobic interactions rather than sliding off.technique