🥄 Introduction
Cottage Cheese Sticks are a crunchy, golden snack on the outside and soft, cheesy on the inside. They are simple to prepare and work perfectly as an appetizer, party snack, or dip-friendly side dish. 😋
🧀 Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (firm/pressed type)
- ½ cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg 🥚
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste 🧂
- Breadcrumbs for coating
- Oil for frying or baking 🫒
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
1️⃣ Prepare the mixture
➡️ In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, grated cheese, flour, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
➡️ Stir until it forms a thick, dough-like mixture
2️⃣ Shape the sticks
➡️ Take small portions of the mixture
➡️ Roll into stick shapes using your hands
➡️ Keep them firm so they don’t break while cooking
3️⃣ Coat them
➡️ Roll each stick in breadcrumbs
➡️ Make sure they are fully coated for extra crispiness
4️⃣ Cook the sticks
🔥 Option 1: Frying
➡️ Heat oil in a pan
➡️ Fry until golden brown on all sides
🔥 Option 2: Baking
➡️ Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
➡️ Bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden
5️⃣ Serve
➡️ Let them cool for 2–3 minutes
➡️ Serve with ketchup, mayo, or chili sauce 🌶️
🍽️ Serving Ideas
🥫 Tomato ketchup
🧄 Garlic mayo dip
🌶️ Spicy chili sauce
🥗 As a side with burgers or sandwiches
❓ Quick Q&A
Q1: Can I air-fry these?
👉 Yes! Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes.
Q2: Why is my mixture too soft?
👉 Add a little more flour or chill it for 15 minutes.
Q3: Can I skip frying?
👉 Yes, baking or air frying works well and is lighter.