🧀 Cottage Cheese Sticks

 Introduction

Cottage Cheese Sticks are a crunchy, golden snack on the outside and soft, cheesy on the inside. They are simple to prepare and work perfectly as an appetizer, party snack, or dip-friendly side dish. 

 Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (firm/pressed type)
• ½ cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg 
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste 
• Breadcrumbs for coating
• Oil for frying or baking 

 Step-by-Step Method

 Prepare the mixture

 In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, grated cheese, flour, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
 Stir until it forms a thick, dough-like mixture

 Shape the sticks

 Take small portions of the mixture
 Roll into stick shapes using your hands
 Keep them firm so they don’t break while cooking

 Coat them

 Roll each stick in breadcrumbs
 Make sure they are fully coated for extra crispiness

 Cook the sticks

 Option 1: Frying
 Heat oil in a pan
 Fry until golden brown on all sides

 Option 2: Baking
 Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
 Bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy and golden

 Serve

 Let them cool for 2–3 minutes
 Serve with ketchup, mayo, or chili sauce 

 Serving Ideas

 Tomato ketchup
 Garlic mayo dip
 Spicy chili sauce
 As a side with burgers or sandwiches

 Quick Q&A

Q1: Can I air-fry these?
 Yes! Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes.

Q2: Why is my mixture too soft?
 Add a little more flour or chill it for 15 minutes.

Q3: Can I skip frying?
 Yes, baking or air frying works well and is lighter.