Description
Crispy cottage cheese chaffle that is high-protein, low-carb, golden, and perfect as a bread alternative for sandwiches, breakfast, or healthy snacks. Quick, cheesy, and insanely satisfying.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1/2 tsp dried herbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat waffle maker until hot.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and egg.
3. Add shredded cheese and mix well.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
5. Pour mixture into waffle maker and spread evenly.
6. Cook for 3–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
7. Remove carefully and let rest 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting it rest after cooking makes it extra crispy.
Do not overfill waffle maker or it will overflow.
Best eaten fresh, but can be reheated in toaster or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Waffle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chaffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg