2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Breadsticks

🧀 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Breadsticks

These cheesy, protein-rich breadsticks are made with just cottage cheese and shredded mozzarella. They bake into a golden, bubbly, soft-and-chewy snack with crispy edges—perfect with marinara or alongside dinner.

🛒 Ingredients

Makes about 8 breadsticks

• 1 cup (225–250 g) cottage cheese
• 1½ cups (150–170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese

Optional seasonings:
These aren’t necessary for the 2-ingredient version, but you can add:

• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Everything bagel seasoning, for topping
• Pinch of red pepper flakes

👩‍🍳 Detailed Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend the cottage cheese
   Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds, until smooth and creamy.

This step is important because it creates a smoother breadstick texture.

3. Combine the ingredients
   Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a bowl.

Add the shredded mozzarella and mix thoroughly until you have a thick, cheesy mixture.

If using seasonings, mix them in now.

4. Shape the breadsticks
   Spread the mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.

For easier shaping, place another sheet of parchment on top and gently press/roll the mixture into a rectangle about ¼–⅓ inch (6–8 mm) thick.

Remove the top parchment.

Try to keep the thickness fairly even so the edges don’t cook much faster than the center.

5. Bake
   Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 18–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are nicely browned.

The exact time depends on the thickness and how much moisture is in your cottage cheese.

6. Cool briefly
   Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes. This helps the cheese set and makes the breadsticks easier to cut.
7. Cut into breadsticks
   Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the baked cheese sheet into 8 strips.

For crispier breadsticks, return the strips to the oven for another 3–5 minutes.

🌿 Flavor Ideas

Garlic Parmesan:
Add garlic powder and sprinkle a little Parmesan over the top before baking.

Italian Style:
Add Italian seasoning and serve with warm marinara.

Spicy:
Add red pepper flakes and a little smoked paprika.

Everything Bagel:
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the surface before baking.

🍅 What to Serve With

• Warm marinara sauce
• Greek-yogurt ranch dip
• Garlic-herb dip
• Tomato soup
• A fresh salad

💡 Tips for the Best Texture

• Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese, but avoid an excessively watery brand.
• If your cottage cheese has lots of liquid, drain it briefly first.
• Freshly shredded mozzarella usually melts particularly well.
• Don’t make the mixture too thick when spreading—it needs to bake through.
• Let the breadsticks cool before cutting; they’ll firm up as they cool.
• For crispier edges, bake a few minutes longer or briefly return the cut sticks to the oven.

💪 Nutrition Note

The exact calories, protein, and carbs depend heavily on the brands and quantities used. The commonly quoted “80 calories and 7 g protein per breadstick” isn’t guaranteed for every version, so check your cottage cheese and mozzarella labels for the most accurate numbers.

For a strict 2-ingredient version: cottage cheese + mozzarella are all you need. Seasonings and dipping sauces are optional.