If you have been following a low carb diet for a while, you probably miss the taste and texture of regular French fries. Potatoes are one of the first things we have to stop eating when starting the keto diet because they have too many carbs.
For a long time, I thought I would just have to live without that salty, crispy snack, but then I discovered that there are other ways to make fries.
Today, I am going to share a recipe that completely solves this problem without ruining your diet or kicking you out of ketosis.
These low carb cottage cheese fries are a really clever alternative to the traditional potato version. Instead of using starch or vegetables, we are using a combination of egg and cheeses to create the shape and feel of a fry.
This is excellent news for anyone who wants a snack that is high in protein but very low in carbohydrates. You get the savory flavor you are craving, but you also get nutrients that help keep you full for a longer time. It is a win-win situation for your taste buds and your health goals.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only Three Ingredients: This is probably the biggest reason to try this recipe. You do not need a long list of groceries that costs a lot of money. You only need an egg, parmesan cheese, and cottage cheese. Amazingly easy!
Very Quick to Make: We are all busy and sometimes we just don’t have time to cook for an hour. This recipe is incredibly fast.
The preparation takes just a minute or two because you just mix everything in a bowl. Then, the baking time is only about ten minutes.
High in Protein: On a keto diet, hitting your protein goals is very important for your health and muscles. Both cottage cheese and eggs are amazing sources of high-quality protein.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 3.5 oz Parmesan Cheese (I recommend this cheese– amazon)
- 1.4 oz Cottage Cheese
👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, mix the parmesan, cottage cheese, and one egg together.
Step 2
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the mixture, shaping it into fries.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 400F. Then bake for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from the oven and cut them in half.
Step 5
Let them cool for a few minutes and then serve and enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Drain Watery Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese brands can be very different from one another. Some are thick and creamy, while others have a lot of liquid milk or water sitting at the bottom of the container.
If your cottage cheese looks very runny or watery, try to drain that extra liquid before you mix it with the other ingredients. You can do this by just tipping the container carefully or scooping the cheese out with a slotted spoon.
If there is too much water in your mixture, the fries will not crisp up properly in the oven. They will stay soft and soggy because the oven has to work too hard to evaporate all that extra liquid.
2. Spacing is Key
When you are shaping the mixture into fries on the baking tray, make sure you leave a little bit of empty space between each one.
If you put them too close together or let them touch, they will steam each other instead of baking. We want the hot air in the oven to circulate all around the sides of each fry.
This airflow is what makes the outside edges crispy and delicious. If they are all touched together in one big lump, you will end up with a flat cheese casserole instead of individual fries, and they won’t have that nice crunch you are looking for.
3. Let Them Cool
It is very tempting to eat these right when they come out of the oven because they smell amazing, but you must wait. When cheese is hot, it is soft and flexible.
As the cheese cools down to room temperature, it hardens and firms up. Give the fries at least five to ten minutes to sit on the counter.
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FAQ
Can I freeze these for later?
I do not recommend freezing these fries. Cheese that has been melted and baked usually changes texture when it is frozen and then thawed. It can become grainy or separate into water and oil.
Keto Cottage Cheese Fries
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 Egg
- 3.5 oz Parmesan Cheese (I recommend this cheese– amazon)
- 1.4 oz Cottage Cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix the parmesan, cottage cheese, and one egg together.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the mixture, shaping it into fries.
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Then bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cut them in half.
- Let them cool for a few minutes and then serve and enjoy!
I was honestly a little skeptical about using cottage cheese for fries, but wow! These turned out so much better than I expected.