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Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots

Crispy Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots for Easy Snacking

Enjoy these quick and easy Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots, perfect for snacking anytime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tots
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tots
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Well-drained
  • 1 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes Swap with panko breadcrumbs if desired
For Extra Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Shallot powder is a good alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drain the cottage cheese using a fine-mesh strainer for about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Combine the drained cottage cheese with the instant mashed potato flakes, Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl.
  4. Shape the mixture into cylinder shapes, roughly 1 inch long, and space them evenly on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway for even cooking.
  6. Once baked, remove from the oven, cool for a couple of minutes, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 3totsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cottage cheese is drained well and shaped uniformly. Freeze uncooked shaped tots to bake later.

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