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Cottage Cheese Tots

Cottage Cheese Tots: Crispy Bites for Guilt-Free Snacking

Cottage Cheese Tots are crispy, guilt-free snacks made with creamy cottage cheese and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tots
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use full-fat for creamier texture.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Opt for gluten-free if needed.
For Flavor Variations
  • to taste Herbs or Spices e.g., garlic powder or dried oregano.
  • 1 medium Jalapeños Finely chopped for spice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and panko breadcrumbs until well mixed.
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  3. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape into a cylindrical tot.
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  4. Arrange the formed tots on the baking sheet with space in between them.
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  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
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  6. Once baked, cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with dips.
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Nutrition

Serving: 3totsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be made ahead and frozen.

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