High-Protein Cottage Cheese Garlic Bread

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Garlic Bread

Soft, yeast-free cottage cheese garlic bread with mozzarella, Parmesan, and a golden parsley-garlic butter topping. Makes 8 slices. Prep time is 15 minutes, bake time is 25 to 30 minutes, and rest time is 5 minutes.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy garlic bread, Cottage Cheese Bread, High-Protein Cottage Cheese Garlic Bread, yeast-free garlic bread

Calories: 205kcal

Equipment

Blender or food processor
Mixing Bowl
whisk
Flexible spatula
Rimmed baking sheet
Parchment Paper
small bowl
Pastry brush

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for the dough
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced, for the dough
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter, for the topping
2 cloves garlic, minced, for the topping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for the topping
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for the topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Blend the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth and creamy.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.
Add the cottage cheese mixture, olive oil, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
Fold in 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and the Parmesan.
Spread the dough on the lined baking sheet in a thick oval or rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.
Stir together the melted butter, remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, and chopped parsley.
Brush the garlic butter over the dough and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden and the center has set.
Rest for 5 minutes, cut into 8 slices, and serve warm.

Notes

The first 11 ingredients are for the dough. The final four are for the garlic butter topping. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer. Nutrition is estimated per slice for 8 slices and varies by ingredient brand.

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