Description
Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, these 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks are a quick, budget-friendly snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: 1 cup (full-fat preferred) – Adds creamy richness, subtle tang, and protein.
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup – Binds the mixture and crisps up perfectly when fried.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cottage cheese and flour in a bowl until a sticky dough forms.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure the skillet is hot and lightly oiled.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll out dough on a floured surface to ½-inch thick and cut into sticks.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry sticks in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest on paper towels and optionally sprinkle with herbs or chili flakes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite dip or plain.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor and better texture.
- Drain excess moisture from cottage cheese to avoid soggy dough.
- Chill dough before shaping for easier handling.
- Reheat leftovers in air fryer or oven to regain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, cheese sticks, easy snack, 2-ingredient recipe, crispy cheese sticks