Cottage cheese is enjoying a well-deserved moment. Mild, creamy, and versatile, it shines on its own and transforms into everything from scrambled eggs to crusts and toppings. These Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks use a blended cottage cheese crust topped with garlic butter and plenty of melted mozzarella. They’re high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and naturally gluten-free — a satisfying snack or appetizer that’s quick to prepare and easy to customize.
Why you’ll love these cottage cheese breadsticks
- Minimal hands-on time: About 10 minutes to mix and spread, then the oven finishes the work.
- Diet-friendly: Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, high in protein, and low in carbs.
- Big on flavor: A garlicky butter base with a blanket of gooey mozzarella makes these irresistible with a bowl of marinara or your favorite dip.
Key ingredients
- Cottage cheese: The base of the crust. Drain any excess liquid before blending so the crust sets properly.
- Eggs: Act as the binder that holds the crust together.
- Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder: These add savory depth to the crust.
- Melted butter and fresh minced garlic: Brushed on after baking for a true garlic-bread flavor.
- Mozzarella: Shredded mozzarella melts into a classic, stretchy topping — use more for extra cheesiness.
Recipe variations
- Add crumbled bacon: Scatter cooked bacon over the cheese for a smoky, savory lift.
- Drizzle with spicy honey: A light drizzle of chili-infused honey balances the savory cheese with sweet heat.
- Mix up the cheeses: Try swapping part of the mozzarella for feta, goat cheese, or fresh mozzarella for a different flavor and texture.
- Alternate dips: Serve with marinara, ranch, or any favorite dipping sauce.
How to make cheesy cottage cheese breadsticks
- Blend the crust: Combine drained cottage cheese, eggs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Bake the crust: Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan and bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden and set, about 30–35 minutes.
- Add garlic butter: Stir melted butter with minced garlic and brush it over the hot crust.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the brushed crust and add any optional toppings you like.
- Melt the cheese: Return to the oven until the mozzarella melts and is bubbling; you can broil briefly to brown the top but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Cool and slice: Let the pan rest 5–10 minutes, lift the parchment to remove the slab, and slice into breadsticks. Serve warm with marinara or your preferred dip.
Tips & notes
- Drain the cottage cheese: Removing extra moisture helps the crust firm up while baking.
- Watch the broiler: Cheese can go from golden to burnt very quickly, and parchment paper can char if placed too close to the heat.
- No blender? You can whisk the crust ingredients together by hand until well combined, though the texture will be less smooth.
- Even thickness: After spreading the mixture in the pan, tap or shake the pan gently to level the batter so it bakes evenly.
- Cool slightly before slicing: Let the baked crust rest so it holds together when cut into sticks.
Storage & reheating
- Store cooled breadsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat suggestions:
- Oven: Warm at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until heated through.
- Air fryer: Heat at 350°F for 3–6 minutes to re-crisp the edges (times vary by model).
- Microwave: Not recommended — it can make the crust soggy.
More cottage cheese recipes you will love
- Tomato & Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Cottage Cheese Flatbread
- Garlicky Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Recipe
Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks
A cottage cheese crust brushed with garlic butter and topped with gooey mozzarella. High-protein, low-carb, and naturally gluten-free — perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side.
Prep Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 6
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup cottage cheese, drained of excess moisture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (about 8 oz)
- Optional: extra Parmesan, Italian seasoning, black pepper, chopped parsley
- Serve with marinara for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine drained cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the crust is golden and set.
- Mix the melted butter with the minced garlic and brush it over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the crust. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly; broil briefly only if you want a browned top and watch carefully.
- Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes, remove from the pan using the parchment, slice into breadsticks, and serve warm with marinara or your preferred dip.
Notes
- Drain the cottage cheese well to help the crust firm up when baked.
- If broiling, watch closely to avoid burning the cheese or charring the parchment.
- If you don’t have a blender, stir the ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined.
- Store cooled breadsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition values are estimates only.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 14 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 14 g
Sugar: 2 g
Keyword: cottage cheese breadsticks
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