Cottage Cheese Tots
Cottage Cheese Tots are crispy, golden-brown bites made from cottage cheese and potatoes, perfect as a healthy snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded potatoes (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, shredded potatoes, shredded cheddar, flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small tot-sized cylinders or balls.
- Place tots in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat and drain on paper towels if desired.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend. Serve with marinara or ranch dressing for extra flavor.