Cottage Cheese Cheddar Cracker Shards

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 egg (large)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and the egg.

3. 3

   Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste, then stir until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it as thin as possible. Focus on getting the edges very thin to ensure they become crispy.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is blistered and the edges are deep golden brown and firm to the touch.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and let the cheese sheet cool completely on the pan; it will continue to crisp up as it cools.

7. 7

   Once cooled and hardened, break the sheet into irregular shards or crackers.

Notes

For the best results, use full-fat cottage cheese to ensure a better texture. Ensure you spread the mixture very thin on the baking sheet; if it is too thick, it will remain chewy rather than snapping like a cracker.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• low-carb
• keto
• gluten-free
• high-protein
• vegetarian
• baked