Description
These Cheesy Cottage Cheese Breadsticks are a quick and delicious low-carb snack or appetizer. Made with a blend of cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, and Italian seasonings, baked to golden perfection and topped with melted mozzarella and garlic butter, they’re perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Breadstick Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese (drained of excess moisture)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 oz)
Optional Garnishes
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Black pepper
- Chopped parsley
To Serve
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the drained cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, which forms the dough base for the breadsticks.
- Bake the Base: Spread the blended mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden brown and set firmly in the center.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the base bakes, melt the salted butter and mix it with the minced garlic to create a flavorful garlic butter topping.
- Apply Topping and Melt Cheese: Once the base is baked, brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the crust. Then, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Return the pan to the oven and bake further or broil briefly until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Watch closely if broiling to prevent the parchment paper from burning.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the breadsticks to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into breadsticks and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Optionally garnish with extra Parmesan, Italian seasoning, black pepper, or chopped parsley.
Notes
- Drain the cottage cheese well to avoid a soggy breadstick base.
- Watch closely during broiling as parchment paper can burn easily.
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with a blend of dried oregano, basil, and thyme if needed.
- For a spicier option, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the blend.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.
