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Cottage Cheese Tots

Cottage Cheese Tots: Quick Crispy Bites for Instant Joy

Cottage Cheese Tots are quick, crispy bites made with just two ingredients, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tots
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Tots Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Well-drained
  • 1 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
Extra Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Tots
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drain the cottage cheese using a fine-mesh strainer for about 5-10 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the drained cottage cheese with instant potato flakes, grated parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into tots, each about 1 inch long.
  5. Arrange the tots on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Let them cool briefly before serving warm, ideally with a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4totsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained for the best texture. These tots can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.

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