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Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots

These Two Ingredient Cottage Cheese Tots are a quick, healthy snack made from creamy cottage cheese and crispy panko breadcrumbs, perfect for any gathering or movie night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 tots
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese Use full-fat for creaminess; low-fat options can be used.
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used as an alternative.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and panko breadcrumbs thoroughly until well-blended. If it appears too wet, add more breadcrumbs until you achieve a firmer consistency.
  3. Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and mold it into a tot shape. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing each tot on your prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking. They are done when golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the tots cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Quality ingredients matter. Uniform sizes ensure even cooking, so scoop the mixture into similar tablespoon-size portions. You can prep the mixture and shape the tots ahead of time and freeze them before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from frozen. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.