Internet Famous Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe

Cottage cheese is finally being recognized as a great source of healthy protein—or rather, it’s enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to social media. While the fitness community has always been aware of the magic of cottage cheese, this oddly curdled yogurt has gotten a bad rap, and it’s gone viral on TikTok. Recipes like cottage cheese ice cream have inspired cooks beyond fitness influencers to get creative with the protein-rich dairy product, sometimes even transforming it into savory dishes.

One tasty way to use cottage cheese is to bake it into flatbread, another trend that people may have stumbled upon on social media. It sounds like magic—eggs, cottage cheese, and seasonings transforming into bread—but it’s not as mysterious as it sounds. The “flatbread” is actually more of an omelet or frittata, and without the right seasonings, it also tastes pretty much like eggs. The key, as this recipe written with developer Michelle McGlinn explains, is to add herbs and aromatics, then bake until extra crispy. While it may never be true bread, this clever technique transforms a thin, cheesy frittata into a delicious vessel for sandwich fillings. And when you can’t eat wheat, like on keto or gluten-free diets, a delicious alternative is more than enough.

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Gather the ingredients for the internet’s famous cottage cheese flatbreads

The only ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are cottage cheese, eggs, a shallot, garlic, dried parsley, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. You can use fresh herbs if you like, or vice versa, swap out and use garlic powder and onion powder instead of fresh. Any cottage cheese will do, but you’ll have more success (and a moister flatbread) with 1-2% fat.

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2: Prepare a baking sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with grease.

Step 3: Mix the ingredients in a blender

Mix all ingredients in a blender.

Step 4: Mix

Blend until smooth.

Step 5: Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet

Slowly pour the mixture onto the baking sheet in four ½ cup sections.

Step 6: Bake until golden brown

Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 7: Let cool

Allow to cool completely.

Step 8: Serve

Once cooled, use the flatbread for wraps or sandwiches.

Internet Famous Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe

What can cottage cheese flatbreads be used for?

Flatbreads are used in many cultures for many different reasons. Most commonly, you’ll find flatbreads used to hold ingredients like vegetables and meats that make a sandwich. In other cases, the bread can be used to scoop up stews, soups, or curries into a serving bowl. This white cheese flatbread can be used for all of these dishes and more, like taco style.

For a flatbread version of a classic sandwich, fill the flatbread with lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and bacon for a flatbread BLT. Add mozzarella and pesto for a caprese twist, or use seitan or tempeh for a vegetarian alternative. You can also swap out the bacon for a deli meat like turkey or ham. You can also use the flatbreads in place of pita bread, wrapping them around red onions, tzatziki, and shaved steak for a light gyro. Finally, if you’re more of a dip-and-serve type, use these flatbreads in place of naan for a protein-packed accompaniment to chicken tikka masala or traditional curries.

What is the benefit of using cottage cheese for flatbread?

We know what you’re thinking: That’s a lot of work for a truly thin omelet. In reality, making wheat flatbread from scratch would take much longer and require more hands-on time. Technically, this recipe only requires a few minutes of work. Sure, you could just buy store-bought flatbreads, but not everyone has that luxury, and they certainly don’t have the protein content of cottage cheese. For a homemade option, these easy-to-make flatbreads have some unique benefits that only enhance their delicious flavor.

These flatbreads are not only great for keto and gluten-free diets, but for anyone looking to increase their protein intake. Each cup of cottage cheese is about 25 grams, so a batch of flatbreads has about 50 grams of protein total. Add in eggs at 6-7 grams per piece, and you’re looking at 62 grams of protein in a batch of flatbreads. Divided into four servings, you’ll have about 15 grams of protein per serving. Since you like to load these flatbreads up with meat or other protein sources, you could have a very protein-dense lunch. Bread-based flatbreads aren’t known for being a high protein source, so by using cottage cheese, you can easily maximize your macros without sacrificing flavor.

Read the original article on Tasting Table.