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Breads · Breakfast

One Bowl High Protein Breakfast Biscuits

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High protein recipes catch my attention and I’m always looking for something new for breakfast. These biscuits did not disappoint. I shared them with the younger grandkids and they loved them (ages 4-10). It would be fun to experiment with other add-ins but this one is perfect. They come out of the oven with crispy edges and are delicious leftover.

One Bowl High Protein Breakfast Biscuits

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese, liquid drained (if watery)
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups spinach, finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/3 cup chives, diced
  • 2 cups ham, chopped
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 T. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment, spray lightly.
  2. In a bowl, whisk cottage cheese and eggs.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, garlic, powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix together.
  4. Fold in spinach, ham and half of cheddar cheese.
  5. Scoop 1/3 cup mounds onto baking sheet and press slightly. Top with remainder of cheese.
  6. Bake 14-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool and enjoy.
  7. Hint: Store leftovers in the refrigerator. I also froze some for later.

Recipe from Linday Pleskot

Appetizers · Gluten Free

Cottage Cheese Crackers

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What do you do when you have cottage cheese that is about to expire? You find a new recipe! This is so, so simple and paired great with a salad I was having for dinner. No doubt, I’ll be making these again.

Cottage Cheese Crackers

INGREDIENTS:
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Everything but the Bagel seasoning
  • That’s all!
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Add spoonfuls of cottage cheese on to a parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Slightly flatten the cottage cheese with the back of a spoon.
  4. Sprinkle everything but the bagel seasoning on each piece.
  5. Bake for 35-45 minutes r until crispy and golden brown.

Recipe from Jenan-Zammar

New Favorite

Italian Pie…Buon appetito!

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Italian Pie is a family favorite for my good buddy, Jan.  She suggested I give it a whirl. I can certainly see why it’s a favorite.  The crisp crust paired with the hearty meat layer and the yummy cheese layer result in a wonderful, easy meal for your family. Pair with a nice salad, French bread and you’re set!

Next time, I plan to serve it with a side of marina sauce for those that may enjoy a little extra tomato flavor with their pie.  Buon appetito! 

ITALIAN PIE

1 refrigerated pie crust

  • Bake a pie crust (I used Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust). Pierce unbaked crust with fork and bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees.  While the pie crust is baking, brown the meat layer:

Meat Layer

1 pound ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt & pepper

  • Cook ground chuck, onion, mushrooms, garlic and seasonings until cooked through.  Drain.

Cheese Layer:

1 cup small curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
garlic salt & pepper
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Combine all cheese layer ingredients together

Assembly:

  • Pour cooked meat layer into baked crust.
  • Top with cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle top of Italian pie with 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle with dried parsley.
  • Place aluminum foil around the crust edge to protect from over baking.

  • Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.