Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites, perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer. These cheesy bites combine creamy cottage cheese and melted mozzarella, with almond flour for a light texture, seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then baked or air fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients & Seasoning
- ¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour for a softer bite)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 370°F to ensure the cooking temperature is ready when you place the bites.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well incorporated.
- Portion Mixture: Using a spoon, scoop the cheese mixture into bite-sized portions and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking tray to prevent sticking.
- Cook: Bake the bites in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes or air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, until the bites are golden brown and cooked through with a slightly crispy exterior.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly on a wire rack or plate before serving for optimal texture and to avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
- Drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese before mixing to achieve the best texture and prevent sogginess.
- For extra crispiness, brush the tops of the bites lightly with olive oil before baking or air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Bites, Mozzarella Bites, Healthy Snack, Low Carb Snack, Cheese Appetizer, Baked Cheese Bites, Air Fryer Snack
