Description
This Cottage Cheese Flatbread is a quick, versatile, and healthy low-carb bread alternative made with just cottage cheese and eggs. Baked until golden and tender, it can be enjoyed plain, transformed into a sandwich wrap, or turned into a delicious pizza base with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a light meal or snack in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Flatbread Base
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese (4%)
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Cooking spray
Optional Pizza Toppings
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ to ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12-15 slices turkey or regular pepperoni
Optional Sandwich Toppings
- Thin layer mayonnaise or mustard
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices deli meat (turkey or chicken breast)
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small sheet pan (approximately 9 ½ by 13 inches) with parchment paper and spray the sides with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Combine cottage cheese and eggs: Place 1 cup of whole milk cottage cheese and 2 large eggs into the bowl of a food processor. Optionally add a pinch of salt and any preferred add-ins at this stage.
- Pulse to mix: Pulse the mixture 6 to 7 times in short one-second bursts. The mixture should be well combined but still have small chunks of cottage cheese; avoid pulverizing it into a completely smooth liquid.
- Shape the flatbread: Pour the cottage cheese and egg mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly into an 8-inch by 11-inch rectangular shape using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the flatbread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the flatbread turns lightly golden brown and is set.
- Cool and remove: Let the flatbread cool for 5 minutes on the pan before carefully lifting it off using the parchment paper to avoid breaking.
- Serve your flatbread: You have three serving options: 1) Enjoy it plain as a simple, protein-rich flatbread. 2) Make a sandwich by spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise or mustard, adding 3 slices of provolone cheese, 2 slices of deli meat (turkey or chicken), lettuce, and tomato. Roll and cut in half before serving. 3) Create a pizza by removing the flatbread from the oven after initial baking, spreading ½ cup marinara sauce, adding shredded mozzarella cheese (½ to ⅔ cup), and layering 12-15 pepperoni slices. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
Notes
- Use whole milk cottage cheese for best texture; lower-fat versions may result in a drier flatbread.
- Do not over-process the mixture to maintain some texture in the flatbread.
- Feel free to customize with herbs or spices in the batter for added flavor.
- Use parchment paper and cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- This flatbread freezes well; store leftovers in an airtight container.
