Cottage Cheese Zucchini Slice 🥒🧀🌿✨
Perfect warm or cold, this cottage cheese zucchini slice is wholesome, cheesy, and comforting. A versatile dish that works beautifully for picnics, brunch spreads, or meal prep.
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup flour (or almond/oat flour for healthier option)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives), chopped
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix: In a bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir in zucchini, onion, garlic, flour, and herbs. Fold in shredded cheese.
- Bake: Pour mixture into dish. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool & serve: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking for a golden crust.
- Variation: Add diced red peppers or spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- Serving idea: Pair with a fresh salad or serve as part of a brunch platter.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: ~55 minutes
- Kcal: ~210 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Cottage Cheese Zucchini Slice—healthy, cheesy, and picnic-perfect 🥒🧀🌿✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it warm or chilled?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next brunch.” • “Tag a friend who loves healthy bakes.” • “Golden crust, tender cheesy inside.”