Cottage Cheese Flatbread with Pesto (Printable)

High-protein cottage cheese flatbreads topped with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and basil — quick snack or light meal.

# 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 (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, flour, salt, garlic powder and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - Portion the batter into two equal portions and spread each into an oval about 1/4 inch thick on the prepared sheet, smoothing edges with a spatula.
04 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set when gently pressed.
05 - Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack; let cool slightly for 2–3 minutes so the surface firms for topping.
06 - Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over each flatbread, arrange halved cherry tomatoes on top, season with freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
07 - Garnish with fresh basil, slice into wedges if desired, and serve warm as a snack or appetizer.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese melts into the base, leaving a chewy, flavorful flatbread you’d never expect from such simple ingredients.
  • Pile on vibrant pesto and tomatoes for a fresh finish that makes it feel like more than just a quick meal.
02 -
  • Blending the cottage cheese until truly smooth is key, or you’ll end up with lumpy flatbreads (the first time, I underestimated this!).
  • Letting the baked base cool 2–3 minutes before topping means your flatbread won’t go soggy from the juicy tomatoes.
03 -
  • Whiz the cottage cheese in a high-powered blender until luxuriously smooth before baking—no lumps allowed.
  • A quick flash under the broiler after topping melts the cheese and intensifies flavors, if you like extra savoriness.
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