High-Protein Cottage Cheese Sticks

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko
•  recommended)
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking)

Directions

• Place flour, egg, and seasoned breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
• Drain and shape cottage cheese into sticks.
• Coat each stick in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
• Fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden, OR bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
• Serve warm with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.