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Cottage Cheese Grilled Cheese Recipe

This high-protein cottage cheese grilled cheese features a creamy, savory cheese blend between perfectly crispy, butter-toasted bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Yield
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp everything seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter, softened
  • 4 bread sourdough or multigrain

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, grated parmesan, shredded mozzarella, paprika, and everything seasoning. Mix until uniform.
  2. Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each of the 4 bread slices.
Cooking
  1. Place 2 slices of bread in a cold skillet, butter-side down.
  2. Divide the cheese mixture between the 2 slices of bread in the skillet, spreading it evenly.
  3. Top with the remaining 2 slices of bread, butter-side up.
  4. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the bottom is deep golden brown.
  5. Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 4 minutes until the second side is crisp and the cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from the heat and let rest for 1 minute before slicing.

Notes

Use medium-low heat to ensure the bread toasts without burning before the cheese melts.
Strain the cottage cheese if it appears overly watery to prevent a soggy sandwich.
Let the finished sandwich rest for 1 minute so the cheese settles before you slice into it.