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Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots

Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots for a Healthy Snack Fix

Delicious Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a healthy snack with a perfect blend of creamy cottage cheese and crispy panko breadcrumbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tots
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the Tots

  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Use full-fat for best flavor and texture.
  • 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free version.

For Extra Flavor

  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder A little goes a long way!
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Adjust based on your favorite flavors.

For Dipping

  • cups Spicy Sriracha Mayo Pairs wonderfully with the tots.
  • cups Herbed Yogurt Dip Perfect for balancing the warmth of the baked tots.

Instructions
 

Preparing the Tots

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coat of cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of cottage cheese with 1.5 cups of panko breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until well-combined.
  • Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a compact tot shape. Place the shaped tots onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re spaced evenly.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the tots halfway through.
  • Once baked, let the tots cool briefly before serving.

Notes

These tots are freezer-friendly. Uncooked tots can be frozen and baked directly from frozen, increasing cooking time if needed.
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