Description
This Cheese Flatbread is a simple, versatile recipe featuring cottage cheese and eggs baked to a golden perfection. It’s perfect as a low-carb base for sandwiches or quick homemade pizzas, combining creamy cottage cheese with a light, tender texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy and delicious option for a snack, lunch, or light dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese (4%)
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Cooking spray
For Pizza Topping (Optional)
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ to ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12-15 slices turkey or regular pepperoni
For Sandwich (Optional)
- Thin layer of mayonnaise or mustard
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices deli meat (turkey or chicken breast recommended)
- Lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small sheet pan (approximately 9 ½ by 13 inches) with parchment paper and spray the sides with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Combine cottage cheese and eggs: In a food processor bowl, add 1 cup of whole milk cottage cheese and 2 large eggs. Include a pinch of salt if desired. Optionally, add any preferred seasonings or mix-ins at this point.
- Pulse to combine: Pulse the mixture 6-7 times in one-second intervals. The goal is to blend the mixture evenly without creating a fully smooth liquid—small chunks of cottage cheese should remain for texture.
- Spread batter on pan: Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly into an approximately 8-inch by 11-inch rectangular shape using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the flatbread: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the flatbread turns lightly golden brown on top and is set through.
- Cool and remove: Allow the flatbread to cool for about 5 minutes before carefully lifting it off the parchment paper to avoid breaking.
- Serve options: Serve the flatbread as is, or use it as a base for sandwiches by spreading a thin layer of mayo or mustard, then layering with provolone cheese, deli meats, lettuce, and tomato before rolling and cutting. Alternatively, make a pizza by removing the flatbread from the oven after initial baking, spreading marinara sauce, sprinkling shredded mozzarella, topping with pepperoni slices, and returning it to the oven for an additional 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Notes
- Using whole milk cottage cheese adds creaminess; low-fat versions may alter texture.
- Pulse the mixture rather than fully blending to maintain some curds for better texture.
- Cooking spray prevents sticking and makes removal easier.
- Customize toppings freely for sandwiches or pizza variations.
- The flatbread can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheated gently.
- For crispier edges, consider broiling the flatbread briefly at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Flatbread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American