Description
Oven-baked cheese sticks made with cottage cheese and almond flour for a high-protein, low-carb snack ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, and sea salt.
- Stir in cottage cheese until a shaggy dough forms, then knead gently 30 seconds until smooth.
- Roll dough into a ½-inch thick rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into 12 strips, twist each gently, and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan over the tops.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until deeply golden brown.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving with marinara or ranch for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes to restore crispness. Dough can be made ahead and chilled up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American