Crispy Turkey Cottage Cheese Protein Bites (High Protein Snack)
These crispy turkey cottage cheese protein bites are baked until golden with melted cheddar inside and served with a creamy dipping sauce. A simple high-protein snack made from budget-friendly ingredients and perfect for meal prep, appetizers, or quick dinners.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese (Slightly Drained) (Can use fat free)
- 3/4 Cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Plain Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tsp Each: Onion Powder & Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Each: Salt, Pepper & Paprika
- Olive Oil Spray
Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbl Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tsp Honey
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine Ground Turkey, Cottage Cheese, Cheddar, Breadcrumbs, Egg, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Salt and Black Pepper. Mix until everything is fully combined.
- Roll mixture into 16 round balls (about golf-ball size). Place balls on the baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, make the dipping sauce by whisking together Greek Yogurt, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Garlic Powder and Black Pepper. Serve the protein bites hot with the creamy dipping sauce on the side.
- This makes 4 servings with 4 Balls per serving. Enjoy!