Mediterranean 5-Minute Cottage Cheese Biscuits

The texture of these Mediterranean 5-Minute Cottage Cheese Biscuits is fluffy and comforting. For the ideal dough consistency, we use cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, egg, olive oil, baking powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, and a tiny bit of milk. These biscuits have about 120 calories & seven grams of protein. We only need fifteen minutes to prepare these biscuits. Healthy breakfasts, high-protein snacks, light lunches, meal prep alternatives, hectic mornings, lunchbox ideas, and Mediterranean-style diets can all benefit from these Mediterranean 5-Minute Cottage Cheese Biscuits. To allow you to prepare them sooner, we freeze these biscuits for almost a month and store them in the refrigerator for no more than three days. These biscuits go well with fresh salads, roasted vegetables, olive tapenade, hummus, Greek yogurt dip, or Mediterranean soups.

STATS:

• Course: Snack, Breakfast, Side Dish
• Calories: 120 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 3 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook time: 12 minutes
• Portion size: 1 biscuit
• Cooking mode: Oven, Air fryer
• Total servings: 6 biscuits
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 15 minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowl
• Fork
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Sheet
• Baking paper
• Spoon

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup flour
• 1 large egg
• Baking powder, one tsp.
• Two tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp milk

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

COTTAGE CHEESE:

• Cottage cheese will add moisture, creaminess, and a high protein content to these biscuits. Utilize Greek yogurt, ricotta cheese, or blended tofu as other choices.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• This flour gives the soft biscuit dough structure and aids in its formation. As further choices, we could utilize whole wheat flour, oat flour, or almond flour with adjusted quantity.

OLIVE OIL:

• Use olive oil, which keeps the biscuits soft and moist yet providing a deep Mediterranean flavor. You may replace it with avocado oil or melted butter.

OREGANO & GARLIC POWDER:

• They provide a classic Mediterranean aroma and savory depth to the biscuits. Alternatively, you can use Italian seasoning or thyme with onion powder.

MILK:

• Milk helps adjust the dough consistency and ensures softness in the final texture. You can substitute it with almond milk, oat milk, or plain water.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the empty oven to 200°Celcius.
2. Stir the olive oil, cottage cheese, and egg in a dish.
3. Include black pepper, flour, oregano, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
4. Whisk it perfectly to prepare a tender dough.
5. Include milk to make it softer.
6. Make six equal portions by scooping out the dough and give them a biscuit round shape.
7. Put them on a sheet and bake till their surface become crispy and texture get golden, for almost twelve minutes.
8. Leave it to cool for almost two minutes and then serve these biscuits hot.

TIPS:

• Coat the surfaces with olive oil and then bake to get a golden crust.
• Avoid mixing the dough to maintain biscuits softer.
• Strain the cottage cheese lightly for perfect texture.
• Include the shreds of cheese for additional richness.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS & SPREADS:

• Hummus
• Tzatziki sauce
• Baba ganoush
• Olive tapenade
• Garlic yogurt dip

BREAKFAST PAIRINGS:

• Scrambled eggs
• Avocado slices
• Greek yogurt bowl
• Fresh fruit salad
• Herbal tea

SOUPS & LIGHT MEALS:

• Lentil soup
• Tomato basil soup
• Chicken vegetable soup
• Creamy mushroom soup
• Mediterranean chickpea soup

SALADS & FRESH SIDES:

• Greek salad
• Cucumber tomato salad
• Quinoa salad
• Arugula feta salad
• Roasted vegetable salad

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put these biscuits in a closed box and stock it for a maximum of 3 days.

FREEZER:

• Store these biscuits for only one month.

FAQs:

May we omit the eggs?

• Yes, you can utilize mashed avocado or flax egg instead.

Could we prepare these biscuits dairy-free?

• Yes, you can use plant-based yogurt as an alternative to cottage cheese.

Will we include cheeses?

• Yes, you can use mozzarella or parmesan cheese in these biscuits.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 120 kcal

Sodium: 220 mg

Net carbs: 12 g

Fiber: 1.5 g

Sugar: 1 g

Fats: 5 g

Proteins: 7 g

Portion Size: 1 biscuit

Total carbs: 13 g