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Stack of golden brown Cottage Cheese Flatbread topped with fresh herbs on a wooden board.
Daniel

Cottage Cheese Flatbread

High-protein, crispy-edged flatbread made with just cottage cheese and eggs - perfect for dipping, topping, or eating straight off the pan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 flatbreads
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat, small curd
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt plus more for finishing
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs chopped (optional, for topping)

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Offset spatula or spoon

Method
 

Make the Batter
  1. Preheat oven to 375F. In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down sides once. The batter should look like thin pancake batter with no visible curds.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour batter into the center and use the back of a spoon or offset spatula to spread into an oval or rectangle about 1/4 inch thick and roughly 10x8 inches. Don't go too thin or it will crack.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes until set and lightly golden on top. The edges will start to pull away from the parchment slightly. Remove from oven and brush surface with olive oil.
  4. Return to oven and bake another 5-7 minutes until deep golden brown at the edges and slightly blistered in spots. The center should feel firm when pressed. Sprinkle with flaky salt and herbs immediately while hot.
  5. Let cool 2-3 minutes, then slide onto a cutting board. Slice into wedges or strips. Best eaten warm while edges are still crisp.

Notes

Full-fat cottage cheese creates the best texture - low-fat versions turn rubbery. For extra flavor, blend in 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan with the batter. These do not keep well; make right before serving. If the center puffs up during baking, prick with a knife to deflate.