2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks – Crispy, Cheesy & Low-Carb
2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Cheese Sticks are a crispy, cheesy, and low-carb snack made with just cottage cheese and mozzarella. Oven-baked to golden perfection, these high-protein cheese sticks are perfect for dipping, snacking, or serving as a keto-friendly appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 cheese sticks
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Low-Carb
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the blended cottage cheese with shredded mozzarella.
- Spoon the mixture onto the parchment and shape into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are golden and surface is firm.
- Let cool slightly, then cut into 8 sticks with a knife or pizza cutter.
- Return to oven for 5–10 minutes more for extra crispiness, or broil briefly to brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili flakes, or Parmesan for extra flavor.
- For a spicy version, stir in chopped jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to restore crispiness.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but still tasty the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese stick
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
