Cottage Cheese Tots
Cottage Cheese Tots are a healthy and delicious snack combining creamy cottage cheese with crispy golden exteriors, perfect for a quick bite or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
- Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into small tot-shaped bites and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tots are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, try air-frying the tots at 375°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.