Here’s a tasty recipe for Crispy Cottage Cheese Treats—perfect as a snack or appetizer! These are golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and easy to make.
🧀 Crispy Cottage Cheese Treats
Ingredients:
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1 cup cottage cheese (drained if watery)
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½ cup breadcrumbs (plus more for coating)
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1–2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional for spice)
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1 tbsp fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro), chopped
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp chili flakes or paprika
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Salt to taste
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Oil for shallow frying
Instructions:
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Prep the Cottage Cheese:
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If your cottage cheese is very wet, drain excess liquid using a fine mesh strainer or squeeze gently in a clean kitchen towel.
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Mash slightly with a fork if the curds are large.
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Make the Mixture:
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In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, flour, onion, chilies, herbs, pepper, chili flakes, and salt.
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Mix well until it forms a slightly sticky dough. Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet.
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Shape the Treats:
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Shape into small patties, nuggets, or sticks.
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Coat lightly in breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
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Cook:
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Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
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Shallow-fry the treats until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Serve:
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Serve hot with ketchup, chutney, or a spicy mayo dip.
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🔄 Variations:
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Add grated carrots or spinach for extra nutrition.
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Use crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs for an extra-crunchy crust.
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Air-fry or bake for a healthier version (brush with oil and bake at 400°F/200°C for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway).