These Cottage Cheese Tacos Will Make Your Everyday Breakfast More Exciting: Easy High-Protein Recipe
This make ahead tip allows you to make cottage cheese tacos in less time — perfect for busy mornings!
When’s the last time you were excited about making breakfast? Don’t worry, we won’t cue the Jeopardy music. But, if you have to think too hard about it, it’s time for a change. Luckily, I’ve found a dish that’s sure to become your next breakfast obsession: cottage cheese tacos. These tacos are unique in their own right as they ditch store-bought tortillas for a homemade version that contains just cottage cheese, an egg white and seasonings. Each tortilla is then filled with eggs, smashed avocado and any other ingredients your taste buds fancy. Here’s how to make this morning sensation that’s packed with delicious flavors and appetite-satisfying protein!
What are cottage cheese tacos?
Making these tacos starts with the tortillas. Cottage cheese, one egg white, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes are combined in a bowl; shaped into circles on a baking sheet; and baked until they’re golden brown and set. Once cooled, a variety of ingredients are placed inside of the tortillas and served. These tacos are part of the viral cottage cheese craze, where the dairy staple is being added to dishes for a tangy flavor kick and nutritional boost.
The nutritional benefits of cottage cheese tacos
Using cottage cheese tortillas in place of the flour kind creates low-carb, high-protein breakfast tacos. This is largely thanks to the cheese, which contains approximately 14 grams of protein and 3 grams of carbohydrates per ½-cup serving. So, it’s likely to have several benefits including aiding weight loss, satiety and muscle health. Additional ingredients such as eggs and avocado both contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with lowering inflammation, cognitive decline and chronic disease risk. It’s safe to say that preparing these trendy tacos is a yummy and nourishing way to start the morning.
How to make cottage cheese tacos
Below, you can find a simple recipe for Cottage Cheese Tacos posted by recipe developer and blogger Kelsey Oppenheim. These tacos are full of savory goodness. However, add even more flavor by loading them up with other ingredients like cooked bacon, baby spinach and/or shredded cheese. Yum!
Cottage Cheese Tacos
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs + 1 egg white
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Chili oil and chives for topping (optional)
Directions:
- Yield: 1 serving
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In small bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg white, red pepper flakes, pepper and salt until fully combined. Spoon mixture onto the baking sheet to make 2 round tortillas. Bake 20 minutes. Once tortilla base is golden brown and no longer liquidy, remove from oven and allow to cool.
- While tortillas are cooling, cook 2 eggs to your liking and transfer to plate to cool slightly.
- To build tacos, layer sliced avocado, egg, chili oil and chives onto each tortilla. Enjoy!
Easy make ahead tip for cottage cheese tacos
To enjoy these tacos for days to come, simply make a big batch of the cottage cheese tortillas. Once baked and cooled, store the tortillas in an airtight container — separating each one between a sheet of wax paper. Consume the tortillas within three days. Gently warm them up by placing the tortillas, one at a time, in a skillet over medium low heat. Flip occasionally so both sides are evenly heated. When all of the tortillas are reheated, assemble your tacos and dig in!
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