Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread (Printable)

High-protein cottage cheese flatbreads topped with pesto, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil — ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Toppings

07 - 4 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a bowl or the work bowl of a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, flour, salt, garlic powder and baking powder. Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - Divide the batter into two equal portions. Spread each portion into an oval about 1/4 inch thick on the prepared tray, smoothing edges with a spatula.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
05 - Remove the flatbreads from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on the tray so they firm up slightly.
06 - Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto evenly over each flatbread. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top and season with freshly ground black pepper. If using, grate Parmesan over the tomatoes.
07 - Finish with fresh basil leaves, slice into portions and serve warm as an appetizer or light meal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can whip this up whenever you crave something light but satisfying, no dough rising needed.
  • One flatbread and you'll see why the pairing of tangy cottage cheese and herby pesto is worth repeating.
02 -
  • Once, I ignored draining my cottage cheese and the flatbread turned out a bit floppy—always check for excess liquid.
  • Lining the tray with parchment makes lifting the delicate base effortless; don't skip it!
03 -
  • Check your cottage cheese texture before blending—small curds yield smoother results than large.
  • Lightly pressing the tomatoes into the pesto keeps your toppings where they belong.
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