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Cottage Cheese Tots

Cottage Cheese Tots: Easy Crispy Bites for Comfort Food Lovers

Cottage Cheese Tots are easy, crispy bites packed with protein, perfect for comfort food lovers.
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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: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tots
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese drained well
  • 1 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
For Extra Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Mixing 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 in a fine-mesh strainer for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, instant mashed potato flakes, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch tot-shaped cylinders and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  6. Allow the tots to cool for a few moments before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1totCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Drain well to avoid soggy tots. Adjust baking time based on size for optimal crispiness.

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