Irresistible Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks Recipe
These irresistibly crispy cottage cheese sticks combine creamy cottage cheese with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. A delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried cheese sticks, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cheese sticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Coating and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Baking
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the cheese sticks.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Sticks: Using your hands, form the mixture into sticks approximately 4 inches long and 1 inch wide, making sure they hold together well for baking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray or olive oil. Place the formed cheese sticks spaced evenly on the sheet.
- Apply Oil: Lightly spray the cheese sticks with cooking spray or drizzle a small amount of olive oil over them to promote browning and crispiness during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese sticks turn golden brown on the outside and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these crispy, cheesy sticks warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Using whole wheat breadcrumbs adds fiber and a nutty flavor to the sticks.
- For extra crispiness, flip the cheese sticks halfway through baking.
- Feel free to add herbs like parsley or oregano to the mixture for more flavor.
- These cheese sticks can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- If you prefer a higher protein content, substitute part of the mozzarella with part-skim ricotta.
Keywords: cottage cheese sticks, cheesy appetizer, baked cheese sticks, healthy cheese snack, whole wheat breadcrumbs
