Crispy on the outside, cheesy in the middle—these Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites are a high-protein, gluten-free snack made with just 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour for a softer bite)
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Pinch of salt & pepperCook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to 370°F.
2. Mix cottage cheese, mozzarella, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Scoop mixture into bite-sized portions on parchment-lined tray.
4. Bake 18–20 min or air fry 12–15 min until golden.
5. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best texture, drain excess liquid from cottage cheese before mixing.
Brush tops with olive oil before baking for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
Cholesterol: 25mg
Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 85
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
