Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks
Discover how to make Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
20
Prep Time
15
Cook Time
65
Total Time
4
Servings
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Discover how to make Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2
2. In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 3
3. Using wet hands, form the mixture into 12 equal sticks, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
4. Freeze the cheese sticks for 30 minutes until firm (this prevents them from falling apart during cooking).
Step 5
5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a skillet with oil for frying.
Step 6
6. Place flour in one shallow bowl, remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in another.
Step 7
7. Dredge each frozen cheese stick in flour, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 8
8. For baking: Arrange on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
9. For frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cheese sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 10
10. Drain on paper towels if fried, then serve immediately while hot and gooey inside.
You Must Know
- ✓Pressing excess liquid from cottage cheese is crucial for the mixture to hold together
- ✓Don't skip the freezing step—it helps the sticks maintain their shape during cooking
- ✓For extra crispy coating, double-coat by dipping in egg and breadcrumbs twice
Chef's Notes
Pressing excess liquid from cottage cheese is crucial for the mixture to hold together
Don't skip the freezing step—it helps the sticks maintain their shape during cooking
For extra crispy coating, double-coat by dipping in egg and breadcrumbs twice
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard for dipping. These make an excellent party appetizer, game day snack, or kid-friendly lunch alongside a simple green salad.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
285
Calories
17g
Protein
18g
Carbs
16g
Fat
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Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks
Discover how to make Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (9)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Using wet hands, form the mixture into 12 equal sticks, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the cheese sticks for 30 minutes until firm (this prevents them from falling apart during cooking).
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a skillet with oil for frying.
- Place flour in one shallow bowl, remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in another.
- Dredge each frozen cheese stick in flour, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- For baking: Arrange on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- For frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cheese sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels if fried, then serve immediately while hot and gooey inside.
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