Quick Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe for a Protein Boost

On my quest to find new ways to use cottage cheese, I learned that you can turn it into a 5-ingredient flatbread. Simply blending the cheese with a few other ingredients and baking it creates a crispy yet chewy thin bread for your next sandwich or pizza. This entire process happens in under an hour — and is an excellent low-carb, protein-packed lunch option. Keep reading to learn more about this quick flatbread and my taste test of a viral TikTok recipe!

Are flatbreads healthier than regular bread?

Across various cuisines, you’ll find some form of flatbread — from naan (Indian) to pita (Greek). This bread is often made with flour, water and other baking staples before it’s thinned out and cooked. Since this bread isn’t as thick as a traditional bread slice, it usually contains fewer calories and carbs. Making it at home is simple, especially using a nutritious ingredient like cottage cheese, which boasts its protein content. Adding the nutrient into your diet may help with decreasing muscle loss, obesity and chronic disease risk. (Learn more about the benefits of cottage cheese.)

The versatility of flatbreads

Don’t let the thinness fool you as this bread can be filled with various ingredients to make a sandwich or wrap. It’s also great to use as a pizza crust once topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked until melty and golden. You can even tear the flatbread into small pieces and toast it in the oven to make crunchy croutons for salad or soup. Ultimately, the options for dressing up cottage cheese flatbread are seemingly endless!

A quick cottage cheese flatbread recipe

I came across this cottage cheese flatbread recipe in a caption from TikTok user @HealthyLittlePeach. The flatbread comes together using 5 ingredients — no kneading or rising required. Plus, it’s easy to transform into any delicious savory creation once baked. (Get your protein fix with other recipes for Cottage Cheese Pizza, Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce and Whipped Cottage Cheese.)

Cottage Cheese Flatbread

@healthylittlepeach
The viral cottage cheese flatbread blew my mind. It grossed me out when I first saw it, but now that I’ve tried it, it’s AMAZING! Thanks @healthymumway for creating this amazing recipe. I also sqw @Shredhappens version. 10/10! 1 cup cottage cheese 2 eggs 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning -Add to a blender or food processor. Blend well. Line a small baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the cottage cheese mixture in and spread out evenly. -Bake on 350F for 40 minutes! -Use as bread and build a sandwich! I am using Tzatziki, chicken, tomatoes, arugula and red onion! #cottagecheese #cottagecheeseflatbread #healthyrecipes #lowcarbrecipes #viralrecipe
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Ingredients:

1 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs
1½ tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
Desired fillings and condiments like sliced chicken, onions or mayonnaise

Directions:

Yield: 2 servings (1 flatbread sliced in half)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line small baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Place cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder and onion powder into blender or food processor and blend until smooth mixture forms. Pour mixture into parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into even layer. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
Bake 40 minutes or until mixture is golden brown and set.
Remove from oven and cool completely on baking sheet. Slice in half lengthwise.
If using to make sandwiches, place fillings and condiments on one end of each flatbread. Close sandwiches and enjoy!

My taste test

A cottage cheese flatbread sandwich on a white plate — Alexandria Brooks

When making this recipe, I noticed that the flatbread puffed up midway through baking — but deflated once cooled. This piqued my interest on how the flatbread would taste and feel once served. I went the sandwich route by filling it with a sliced chicken cutlet, tzatziki, tomato, lettuce and hot sauce. I was surprised at how well the flatbread held all of the ingredients considering it didn’t contain gluten, which helps strengthen most breads. The bread’s tangy and pungent flavors complemented the savory sandwich fillings. Also, the crispy yet chewy texture of the flatbread made each bite more enjoyable. Since I didn’t use the other flatbread half, I placed it in a plastic bag in the freezer and plan on warming it up another day. This recipe’s simplicity and tasty flavor won me over — so I’ll be making more batches of flatbread for sandwiches as well as other hearty delights!