Crispy Baked Cottage Cheese Balls – A High-Protein Lunch or Snack
Crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, these baked Crispy Cottage Cheese Balls are one of those recipes that disappear faster than you expect. They’re simple, comforting, and exactly the kind of food I enjoy making when I want something homemade and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230g) cottage cheese (4% fat) , slighty drained
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated cheese (Parmesan, cheddar, Mozzarella)
- 1/3 cup (50g) breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp (20g) semolina
- 1/2 tsp (2g) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- chili flakes , optional
For coating
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray or brushed oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, semolina and seasonings.
- You should get a firm mixture that holds shape. If too soft, add 1 tablespoon of flour.
- Roll into walnut-sized balls.
- Roll each ball in panko, pressing lightly so it sticks.
- Place on tray, spray or brush lightly with oil.
- Bake 10 minutes, flip, then bake 10 minutes more, until deep golden and crispy.
- For extra color: switch to grill/broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cheese ballCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 3.92gProtein: 2.63gFat: 1.6gSaturated Fat: 0.378gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 0.53gVitamin A: 34IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 25mg