Protein Cheese Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Protein Cheese Recipe is quick and easy to make in a blender, in just 5 minutes. With cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, this homemade cheese is perfect as a low calorie high protein snack.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: High Protein, Keto, Low calorie, Low carb

Keyword: baking, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt

Servings: servings

Equipment

high speed blender or food processor

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (390 g) cottage cheese minimum 2% fat
⅓ cup (80 g) Greek yogurt 5% fat
2 whole eggs
⅓ cup (40 g) cornstarch or all purpose flour
salt optional, to taste

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper or grease with oil.
Add to a food processor or blender cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, cornstarch and optionally salt. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and then use a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly.
Bake protein cheese for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it has set.
Once it is baked, let cool at room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before slicing and serving.

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