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Delicious cottage cheese flatbread topped with fresh herbs and vegetables

Cottage Cheese Flatbread

This comforting Cottage Cheese Flatbread features creamy cottage cheese folded into a tender dough, perfect for a cozy meal or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese, well-drained Drain well to avoid a soggy dough.
  • 1 large egg, room temperature Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free blend) Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional) For a slightly sweet flatbread.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (optional for sweet version)

Toppings (Choose One)

  • to taste olive oil, chopped rosemary, flaky salt, thinly sliced tomatoes For savory topping.
  • to taste cinnamon sugar, sliced pears, honey For sweet topping.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl and let it drain for 10–15 minutes.

Mixing the Dough

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg with olive oil and sugar (if using). Stir in the drained cottage cheese until mostly smooth.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if making sweet). Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • If the dough feels sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time.

Shaping the Flatbread

  • Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Transfer the rolled dough to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil and add chosen toppings.

Baking

  • Bake for 12–16 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.
  • For a crispier crust, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.

Serving

  • Let the Cottage Cheese Flatbread cool slightly, slice, and enjoy warm.
  • Sweet versions benefit from a drizzle of honey; savory versions pair beautifully with a simple arugula salad.

Notes

Drain well to prevent dough from becoming too soft. Mix only until combined to avoid a tough flatbread. Variations include gluten-free options and different sweet or savory toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Autumn Baking, cottage cheese, Easy Recipe, flatbread, Savory Bread
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