Description
These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a simple and delicious snack made with just cottage cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a crispy exterior with a creamy interior, making them perfect for a quick appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 and 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent the tots from sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is firm enough to shape. If it remains too wet, gradually add more breadcrumbs until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Shape Tots: Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture for each, shape them into tot forms with your hands. Place each tot on the prepared baking sheet evenly spaced.
- Bake: Bake the tots in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside. Flip them halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
- Cool and Serve: After baking, remove the tots from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to enhance their crispiness and flavor.
Notes
- If the mixture is too wet, add additional breadcrumbs gradually to achieve firmness.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you require a gluten-free version.
- For extra flavor, you can season the mixture with salt, pepper, or herbs before baking.
- Store leftover tots in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat by baking or air frying for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese tots, baked tots, two ingredient snack, gluten free appetizer, easy tots recipe
