Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe
This protein-packed cottage cheese flatbread is a simple and versatile recipe perfect for snacks or as a base for your favorite toppings. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delicious, nutritious, and customizable flatbread in under an hour.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl: For combining the dough.
- Rolling Pin: To roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
- Cast-Iron Skillet (or any heavy-bottomed pan): Ideal for cooking the flatbread.
- Spatula: To flip the flatbread and check for doneness.
Ingredients
- Oregano: This herb adds a nice earthy slightly peppery flavor to the flatbread, giving it a familiar, Mediterranean taste.
- 2 Large Whole Eggs: Eggs bring moisture and help bind the dough together giving it a soft, elastic texture.
- ¾ tsp Garlic Powder optional: Garlic powder is optional, but it adds a nice depth of flavor that complements the herbs and cheese.
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese: This is the key ingredient. Full-fat reduced-fat, or fat-free cottage cheese all work here, and it adds a subtle tang and moisture to the flatbread.
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning optional: A mix of herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano adds a delicious herby kick to the bread, though you can leave it out if you prefer a simpler flavor.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, oregano, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until fully combined.
- Gradually add in the flour (if using), mixing until a dough starts to form. You should have a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- While the dough rests, heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- After the dough has rested, divide it into small balls (about 6–8). Roll each ball into a flat, round disc, about ½-inch thick.
- Place the flatbread onto the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, adding a little oil to the pan between batches if necessary.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips or toppings!
Notes
- For a crispier texture, bake slightly longer but keep an eye on it to avoid burning.