Cottage Cheese Garlic Toast Loaf Slices

No Flour • Crisp Outside • Tear-Soft Inside

A high-protein, low-carb garlic toast made entirely without flour, perfect for breakfast, soup sides, or healthy snacking.

 Why You’ll Love This

• No flour / no grains
• High protein & low carb
• Crispy edges, soft tearable center
• Gluten-free (check cheese labels)
• Customizable & freezer-friendly

 Ingredients (1 small loaf / 8–10 slices)

Base

• 1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese (small curd preferred)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or mild cheddar)
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper

Garlic Butter Flavor

• 2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional but boosts flavor)

 Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Loaf pan (8×4 or similar)
• Parchment paper

 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

• Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
• Line loaf pan with parchment paper (leave overhang)

2️⃣ Blend the Base

• Add cottage cheese + eggs to blender
• Blend until completely smooth (very important for texture)

3️⃣ Mix

• Pour blended mixture into a bowl
• Fold in:
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Baking powder
  • Salt & pepper

4️⃣ Bake

• Transfer batter into loaf pan
• Smooth the top
• Bake 35–40 minutes until:
  • Top is golden
  • Center feels set

5️⃣ Garlic Toast Finish (Key Step)

• Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley & garlic powder
• Remove loaf from oven
• Brush generously on top
• Return to oven 8–10 minutes until deeply golden

6️⃣ Slice & Crisp (Optional but recommended)

• Cool 10 minutes
• Slice into thick pieces
• Toast slices in:
  • Oven (200°C / 400°F, 5–7 min) or
  • Pan (dry or buttered)
    → For maximum crisp tear

 Texture & Taste

• Outside: crispy, garlicky crust
• Inside: soft, stretchy, tear-able like cheese bread
• Flavor: rich garlic toast with cheesy depth

 Nut & Allergen Information

 Contains NO nuts

• Naturally nut-free

 Dairy

• Contains milk products (cottage cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, butter)

 Eggs

• Contains eggs

 Gluten

• No flour used
• Gluten-free if all cheeses & baking powder are certified GF

 Variations

• Herb version: add oregano, basil, rosemary
• Chili kick: add chili flakes or jalapeños
• Vegan test version: dairy-free cottage cheese + vegan cheese (texture will be softer)

 Nutrition (Approx. per slice – 1 of 9)

• Calories: ~120
• Protein: ~9–10g
• Fat: ~8g
• Carbs: ~2–3g
• Fiber: ~0g

(Values vary by cheese brand)

 Q & A

Q1: Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?

Yes, but full-fat gives:

• Better structure
• Crispier edges
  Low-fat may be slightly softer.

Q2: Why blend the cottage cheese?

Blending removes curds →
✔ smooth batter
✔ bread-like texture
✔ no eggy bite

Q3: Can I freeze it?

Yes!

• Freeze sliced
• Toast directly from frozen

Q4: Can I make it in an air fryer?

Yes:

• Bake batter in oven first
• Air-fry slices at 190°C / 375°F for 4–6 min

Q5: Is this keto?

✔ Low-carb & keto-friendly
(Not zero-carb due to dairy)

Q6: Can I make it sweeter?

This recipe is savory.
For sweet version, ask me and I’ll convert it 🍯

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