Cottage Cheese Sticks

 

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese (pressed or firm type)

½ cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese

1 egg

2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Oil for frying

For the Coating (optional for extra crunch):

½ cup flour

1 beaten egg

½ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, mozzarella, egg, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Stir until the mixture is thick and holds together.

Form into stick shapes using your hands or shape inside a mold.

If using a coating, dip each stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the cheese sticks until golden brown on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).

Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve hot with ketchup, spicy mayo, or garlic dip.

Instructions

In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, mozzarella, egg, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Stir until the mixture is thick and holds together.

Form into stick shapes using your hands or shape inside a mold.

If using a coating, dip each stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the cheese sticks until golden brown on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).

Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve hot with ketchup, spicy mayo, or garlic dip.