Cottage Cheese Garlic Breadsticks
These Easy Cottage Cheese Garlic Breadsticks are a delicious, low-carb treat that are cheesy, garlicky, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Dough ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (drained of excess moisture) Ensure the cottage cheese is drained to avoid sogginess.
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Butter and Topping
- 1 tablespoon salted butter Melted for brushing
- 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic Mix into the melted butter
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella Approximately 8 oz
Optional toppings
- extra Parmesan For topping before serving
- Italian seasoning For sprinkling
- black pepper For seasoning
- chopped parsley For garnish
- Marinara sauce For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend together drained cottage cheese, eggs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
Baking
- Spread the blended mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- While it bakes, melt the butter in a small pan and stir in minced garlic.
- Remove the baked crust, brush it with garlic butter, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top, and return to the oven; broil if desired for bubbly cheese.
Serving
- Cool for 5-10 minutes, slice into breadsticks, and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
Tip: Do not skip draining the cottage cheese to avoid soggy breadsticks. Keep an eye on the baking time as ovens can vary.