Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread

by Kayla Berman on October 7, 2024 0 comments

If you’re on a low-carb, high-protein diet, you’re going to flip for this Cottage Cheese Flatbread recipe! There’s a reason it went viral on TikTok—this easy–to-make, naturally gluten-free alternative to naan is cheesy, garlicky, and totally delicious.

Don’t get me wrong—I love bread and carbs. (See my brown butter banana bread and garlic bread baguette as proof!) But as someone who requires a LOT of protein to operate at my best, I’m always looking for ways to add extra muscle power to my menu. Wanna know my secret?

Lots of cottage cheese and eggs. Luckily, this viral cottage cheese flatbread recipe puts them both to use! For all the gluten-free bread skeptics out there, I see you. Don’t fret, though—the texture isn’t weird at all. It’s light and fluffy with a nice chew, like what you *wish* cloud bread was.

Even better? Each of these bad boys packs a whopping 20 grams of protein and only 160 calories—ideal for gains galore! So, next time you’re on the hunt for a yummy, easy, cheesy way to increase your protein and decrease your carb intake, give this viral flatbread a try. I can almost guarantee you’ll be hooked!

Looking for more easy ways to put that tub of cottage cheese to use? Try my favorite cottage cheese toast ideas, creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs, cottage cheese pizza bowl, and cottage cheese fruit bowl next!

Why You’ll Love This High-Protein Flatbread Recipe

Super Simple – Just toss everything in a blender, then bake on parchment for easy cleanup. Your total active time in the kitchen shouldn’t exceed 5 minutes.
Healthy & Scrumptious – I’ll do a deep dive below, but as a 10,000 foot overview, you’re looking at a low-calorie, high-protein bread alternative that is downright craveworthy.
Versatile AF – Whether you’re keeping it simple with deli meat or wanna lighten up your DIY McDonald’s crispy chicken snack wrap, this egg and cheese flatbread has your back. Tons more ideas below!

Nutritional Deep Dive

I may not be a dietician or nutritionist, but I know what works for my body. Starting a high-fiber, high-protein diet has been nothing short of life-changing for me! When I hit my target macros, I look and feel my best—and it’s recipes like this cottage cheese and egg flatbread that have helped me get there.

These egg and cottage cheese flatbreads sit at just 160 calories per serving, but are jam-packed with 20 grams of protein. That’s almost 17% of my daily goal—and that’s just the bread, not any of the yummy toppings I pile on! It’s also super low in carbs—just 4 grams per serving. While cottage cheese and eggs don’t have fiber, there are lots of ways to sneak it in.

Here are some of my favorite ways to tweak the macros:

Lower Fat/Lower Calorie – Use all egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Add Fiber: Since I use this cheesy flatbread as the base of sandwiches and wraps, it’s a snap to pile on the veggies. Think crispy romaine lettuce, dark green spinach, nutty kale, sharp onions, acidic tomato, or sweet bell pepper—the options are endless.
Even More Fiber: Alternatively, get creative with some fiber-ful sides like my stone fruit salad, apple arugula salad, maple roasted carrots or raw carrot salad, smashed broccoli parmesan, roasted cauliflower, fresh berries, or even plain apple slices (maybe with some caramel apple dip if you’ve got a sweet tooth?).
More Protein: Since our cottage cheese and egg flatbread is already packing 20 grams, you’re well on your way to a pretty high-protein meal no matter what you add! That said, there are plenty of easy sandwich add-ons that are also high in protein. Think baked Greek chicken breasts or air fryer chicken tenderloins, your favorite cold cuts (but maybe avoid Boar’s Head, mmkay?), shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon ranch chicken salad, or lemon pepper tuna salad.
Vegetarian Protein: If you don’t eat meat or fish, don’t fret—you still have lots of options! Try marinated tofu, soy curls (they’re like chicken!), or tempeh. There’s also all kinds of vegan “meat” alternatives like Beyond Meat, Morningstar Chick’n products, tofurkey, and more. Wanna keep it simple? Slather on some fiber- and protein-packed hummus, your favorite roasted veggies, and a slice of cheese!

Ingredient Spotlight: Cottage cheese is the kitchen chameleon you need if you’re trying to sneak more protein into your diet. With one tub of this inexpensive and widely available ingredient, you can make everything from a dreamy high-protein alfredo pasta sauce and healthy buffalo chicken dip to cottage cheese ice cream and frozen cottage cheese bark for dessert! Seriously, though—is there anything cottage cheese can’t do?? 🤔

Ingredients & Substitutions

Cottage Cheese – I like to use Daisy low-fat 2% cottage cheese, but feel free to swap in your favorite. Since we’re blending it up, it doesn’t matter if you go for small or large curds.
Egg – I buy large eggs, but medium up to jumbo should work. If you have small eggs, use two.
Minced Garlic – Because who doesn’t love an easy garlic bread recipe? Use fresh if you can, jarred minced garlic or frozen garlic paste cubes if you can’t!
Italian Seasoning – One bottle, so many flavors. Feel free to use the salt-free seasoning blend of your choice.
Salt & Black Pepper – The basics always brighten things up. Use fine sea salt or kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper for the best flavor.
Olive Oil Spray – I love that nonstick sprays now give you heart-healthy options like olive oil and avocado oil—now you can be low-cal and still get the good fats! Alternatively, feel free to simply brush on some olive oil or make your own olive oil spritzer!

How To Make TikTok Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread

Prep. Set the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper with olive oil spray.

Step 1: Blend. Add the cottage cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 2: Pour the mixture onto the greased parchment paper and form a rectangular-shaped flatbread.

Step 3: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the flatbread has started to become golden brown and will hold its shape.

Step 4: Cool & Stuff. Remove from the oven. Let cool slightly, then add your sandwich ingredients. I like turkey, red onion, lettuce, and dijon mustard.

Step 5: Fold over the flatbread to keep all the yummies inside. Serve and enjoy!

cottage cheese flatbread ingredients added to the pitcher of a blender.

cottage cheese flatbread batter after blending.

Optional Variations

Dairy-Free – I haven’t tried it, but I’d imagine this recipe would work just as well with vegan cottage cheese!
Savory Flavors – You know how you get a bunch of bread options at Subway? Let that inspire you here! Instead of Italian seasoning, try making your cottage cheese egg flatbread with everything but the bagel seasoning (you may need to omit the salt depending on your blend) to make breakfast wraps or smoked salmon wraps. Or, go zesty with some taco seasoning (again, check for added salt) to pair with Mexican tuna salad or your favorite taco fillings. You could also go more Japanese-inspired by using furikake, then fill with my tuna rice bowl toppers for a low-carb alternative!
Sweet Flavors – When I think of flatbread, I think savory, but don’t let that stop you! Keep the egg and cottage cheese, but ditch the garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Instead, try flavoring your cottage cheese egg wraps with cinnamon sugar or a blend of your favorite warming spices with a bit of maple sugar or monkfruit. Freeze-dried fruit powders could also be fun!
Add-Ins – Finely chopped, cooked and drained veggies (like spinach or bell pepper) can be added for color and texture. For extra fiber, try adding some ground flaxseed or chickpea flour (a.k.a. besan). Or, go extra cheesy with your favorite shredded cheese!

Expert Tips

Get creative! There are tons of ways for you to make these eggy cottage cheese flat breads work for you. Have fun with the optional variations listed above, then go nuts with the serving suggestions below!
Don’t skip the spray. Adding even the quickest little spritz of oil will help your flatbread peel away much more easily.
Batch ‘em! The recipe card below is for a single flatbread, but they store pretty well (more on that below). To get yourself prepped for the week ahead, consider making a 4x or 5x batch!
Go for gold. Well, more like golden brown. Don’t pull the pan from the oven until your egg and cheese flatbread looks lightly tanned.

Serving Suggestions

Anything a naan or tortilla can do, these cottage cheese egg flatbreads can do with more protein and fewer carbs. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Breakfast Tacos – Make a smaller, taco-sized portion of a high-protein breakfast burrito. Scrambled eggs, breakfast meat, cheese, veggies, or air fryer hash brown patties are all fair game. Eggs on eggs on turkey bacon on taters on cheese? Yes, please!
Low-Carb Tortilla Pizza – Swap in a flatbread for the tortilla in my favorite 5-minute after-school snack.
Tuna Twist – Add an extra layer of high-protein goodness to my tuna lettuce wraps.
Classic Sandwich – There are lots of sandwich options to choose from. Try making a lower-carb tunacado sandwich or go to town making an Italian grinder with cured meats, or keep it simple by loading on turkey, chicken, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and/or your favorite condiments.
Perfect Pairing – Try making a high-protein grilled cheese with tomato soup for a healthier take on comfort food.
Tex-Mex Treats – Make a classic quesadilla by melting cheese on top and folding the flatbread over. Or, add even more protein with salsa chicken or pork carnitas.
Go Sweet – Try making a cinnamon sugar-flavored cottage cheese flatbread, then load it up with chocolate hummus, fresh berries, and banana slices.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

While the recipe card below is for a single serving, you’re welcome to make a larger batch of cottage cheese flatbreads as meal prep. Simply multiply the ingredients by the number you want to make (you may need to use several baking sheets depending on how enthusiastic you get). Once baked,

Allow the flatbreads to cool completely. You don’t want them to get soggy from condensation in their storage container!
Once they’re room temp, separate them with pieces of parchment paper before placing in an airtight container.
They should keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, wrap the stack of parchment-separated flatbreads with foil or plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag. Press all the air out that you can without smooshing them together. Label and date before freezing. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
To reheat cottage cheese flatbreads, either defrost overnight in the fridge, or warm directly from frozen. I recommend using either a toaster oven, oven, air fryer, or dry nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Microwaving will cause them to be tough and chewy.

FAQs

Does cottage cheese melt like cheese?

Nope! Those little curds have a different texture than say, mozzarella or cheddar. While they do soften a bit when heated, they don’t melt in the traditional sense.

Why is my cottage cheese flatbread soggy?

Womp, womp! Sounds like you either A.) did not bake it for long enough—make sure it turns golden, B.) stored it in a container or bag before it was done cooling, so the steam created condensation in storage, or C.) you microwaved it. If it’s either an A or B issue, toss it back in the oven or toaster oven to crisp it back up! If it’s a C issue, I’m not sure there’s a fix. 😬

Is cottage cheese flatbread healthy? Is it healthier than regular flatbread?

Healthy is one of those loaded words that can mean lots of things depending who you’re talking to. Since I’m not a nutritional professional, I can’t determine if they’ll be good for your particular diet needs. However, what I CAN say is that this viral flatbread with cottage cheese is super low-carb, relatively low-calorie, and high-protein, with a smattering of important nutrients like calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and choline.

Is cottage cheese flatbread keto friendly?

With just 4 carbs per serving, that’s a heck yes!

Does cottage cheese flatbread need to be refrigerated? Can it be frozen?

If you’re not eating it right away, yes—cottage cheese flatbread requires refrigeration. It can also be frozen. Check out the storage and reheating instructions above for more details!

Can you make cottage cheese flatbread ahead of time? Does it keep?

Yup! Check out my storage and reheating instructions above to find out how!

Can you make cottage cheese flatbread without eggs?

Maybe? I’d consider using egg substitutes like JUST Eggs or silken tofu, but I can’t promise it’ll work. Let me know how it goes if you try it!

Can you fry cottage cheese flatbread? Can you toast it?

Yes and yes. Pan fry in some oil or butter for richness, or simply toast it to reheat.

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