Description
Transforming cottage cheese into golden, crispy sticks coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs for a healthy, high-protein snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (small-curd recommended)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking)
Instructions
- Set up the breading station: Mix flour with salt and pepper, prepare beaten egg, and mix panko with garlic powder, paprika, and more seasoning.
- Drain the cottage cheese using a fine-mesh strainer and shape it into logs.
- Roll each log in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Cook by frying or baking until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with dipping sauces.
Notes
Can be fried or baked depending on dietary preferences. Pair with bold dipping sauces like marinara or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, crispy snacks, healthy recipes, high protein snacks, appetizer