Description
Crispy, cheesy, and high-protein crackers made with cottage cheese and parmesan—no protein powder required! These easy homemade crackers are perfect for snacking, meal prep, or serving at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small-curd, full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, or onion powder)
- Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional, for topping)
- Additional grated parmesan (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and egg until mostly smooth. Mash with a fork or blend if chunky.
- Stir in grated parmesan, melted butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Sprinkle in flour and baking powder. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Add more flour if too sticky, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 3-4 times, then shape into a disc.
- Place parchment over dough and roll out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut dough into 1-inch squares or rectangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Brush tops lightly with water or beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or extra parmesan if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, rotating pan halfway through, until golden brown and crisp at the edges.
- Cool crackers on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If crackers aren’t crispy after cooling, bake for 3-5 more minutes. If browning too fast, tent with foil.
Notes
For gluten-free crackers, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or almond flour. Chill dough if sticky. Roll dough thin and even for crispiness. Add fresh herbs, seeds, or spices for flavor variations. Store cooled crackers in an airtight container for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 crackers
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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