Ingredients
Cottage Cheese, 1 cup
Egg, 1 large
All Purpose Flour, ¾ cup
Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon
Onion Powder, ¼ teaspoon
Salt, ¼ teaspoon
Black Pepper, ⅛ teaspoon
Shredded Parmesan Cheese, ½ cup
Melted Butter, 2 tablespoons
Dried Parsley or Italian Seasoning, 1 teaspoon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and egg until well combined and cottage cheese breaks down slightly.
3. Add flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
4. Gently fold in ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
5. Turn dough onto prepared baking sheet. Press into an 8×10 inch rectangle about ½ inch thick.
6. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice dough into 1-inch wide strips (do not separate).
7. Brush tops with melted butter.
8. Sprinkle extra Parmesan and dried parsley or Italian seasoning over the top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm.
10. Cool on sheet for a few minutes, then separate breadsticks. Serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix dough to avoid tough breadsticks. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Ensure even thickness when shaping. Full fat or low fat cottage cheese works; small or large curd is fine. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend containing xanthan gum. Dairy-free option: use dairy-free cottage cheese or mashed firm tofu, adjusting seasonings. Flavor variations: increase garlic powder, add everything bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs. Store at room temperature up to 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes (refrigerated) or 10-15 minutes (frozen), or in air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
- Diet: Low Carbohydrate, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 breadsticks
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg