Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread (Printable version)

Quick, high-protein cottage cheese flatbreads brushed with pesto and topped with cherry tomatoes and basil.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder

→ Toppings

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

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, blend cottage cheese, eggs, flour, salt, garlic powder, and baking powder until smooth (use a food processor or hand blender for best results).
03 - Divide the batter into two portions and spread each into an oval, about 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thick, onto the lined tray.
04 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the flatbread is set.
05 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
06 - Spread 2 tbsp pesto over each flatbread. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with black pepper and optional parmesan.
07 - Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The flatbread is a miracle for those days when you need a high-protein bite that doesn’t feel heavy.
  • You can throw this together while chatting with a friend or prepping for a party and still impress everyone.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the blending or you’ll end up with lumpy flatbread that never quite sets.
  • Letting it cool slightly before topping stops the pesto from sliding off into a green puddle.
03 -
  • Line your tray well—if you skip the parchment, cleanup gets sticky quick.
  • Blending longer than you think necessary transforms cottage cheese into silk; don’t skimp on this step.
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